Big rig fire snarls traffic along Sepulveda Pass
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LOS ANGELES - Officials blocked multiple lanes on the southbound 405 Freeway along the Sepulveda Pass following a semi-truck fire Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
The fire was reported at 12:30 p.m. and traffic was backed up to the 101 Freeway.
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It was unclear how long the lane closures would be in place.
No further information was immediately provided.