[UPDATE 11:40 pm] Law Enforcement Requesting Hwy 101 Near Arcata Be Shut Down After Vehicle Fire and Explosion – Redheaded Blackbelt - Redheaded Blackbelt

A vehicle fire that began about 11:10 p.m. near the South G became an explosion according to law enforcement officer speaking over the scanner.

The officer requested Hwy 101 be shut down for a fully involved pickup truck.

As of 11:16 p.m., Caltrans QuickMap is not showing traffic slowing in the area.

There has been no request for an ambulance which indicates the occupants exited the vehicle.

As of 11:18 p.m., the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page shows Hwy 101 still open but the number 2 northbound lane has been shutdown.

Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can.

UPDATE 11:35 p.m.:

UPDATE 11:40 p.m.: Photo from another reader.

source: https://kymkemp.com/2021/10/02/law-enforcement-requesting-hwy-101-near-arcata-be-shut-down-after-vehicle-fire-and-explosion/

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