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id: 562f04a9b9
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-14 07:19 PST
updated: 2026-11-14 07:19 PST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Semitruck fire closes two southbound lanes on Highway 86

The California Highway Patrol said a semitruck fire closed two southbound lanes of Highway 86 near Avenue 50 in Coachella early Saturday.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/inland-empire/section/transit.md) · Entities: [California Highway Patrol](/inland-empire/wiki/california-highway-patrol.md)

## Coverage

- [KESQ News Channel 3](https://kesq.com/news/top-stories/2026/11/14/semitruck-fire-prompts-lane-closures-on-highway-86/), 2026-11-14 07:19 PST: Semitruck fire prompts lane closures on Highway 86

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