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A crash on westbound Interstate 80 in Sacramento County resulted in a vehicle catching fire Thursday morning, February 12, 2026.
The collision was reported at around 7:35 a.m. just west of Greenback Lane in the Foothill Farms area.
According to California Highway Patrol traffic logs, road officials issued a SigAlert, indicating that extended closures or delays were expected. The SigAlert was canceled at 8:19 a.m., but traffic maps showed congestion stretching as far north as Roseville by 8:25 a.m.
Video footage from the scene showed a vehicle engulfed in flames. CHP’s traffic logs indicate that injuries are unknown at this time.
The cause of the crash and the number of vehicles involved are still under investigation.
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