Semi-Truck Fire Closes Lanes on Highway 101 Near Los Alamos
A semi-truck fire on Highway 101 near Los Alamos early Tuesday morning led to the closure of southbound lanes, with one lane expected to reopen by noon.
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, October 6, 2026 — An incident involving a semi-truck resulted in the closure of southbound lanes on Highway 101 near Los Alamos early Tuesday morning. The fire prompted authorities to shut down traffic in the affected direction.
The cause of the semi-truck fire has not been immediately released. Emergency crews responded to the scene on Highway 101 in the vicinity of Los Alamos. As a result of the incident, southbound lanes of the highway were closed to traffic.
Officials stated that one lane of the southbound highway was anticipated to reopen by noon on Tuesday. Further details regarding the timeline for full lane restoration were not provided. The exact nature of the cargo the semi-truck was transporting was also not disclosed.
The specific time the fire began was not detailed in the initial reports, but it occurred early Tuesday morning. The location on Highway 101 near Los Alamos caused significant disruptions for commuters and travelers heading south. Information regarding any injuries or the condition of the truck driver was not made available.
Authorities are expected to provide updates on the situation as more information becomes available. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes and exercise caution in the area.
Story summarized from the original created by Evelyn Spence, South County Editor on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.
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