Blanford Law Can Help If You’ve Been Injured by Highway Negligence
KITTITAS COUNTY, WA — April 7, 2025
A dramatic I-90 trailer fire involving a semi-truck accident shut down Exit 115 near Kittitas Monday afternoon, causing significant disruption and raising questions about highway negligence and safety on commercial routes.
The fire began around 12:30 p.m. on westbound Interstate 90 at milepost 115. The trailer, loaded with carrots, caught fire and quickly became engulfed in flames. First responders arrived swiftly to extinguish the blaze, but due to its intensity, Kittitas County officials closed the off-ramp for safety and cleanup operations.
Although no injuries were reported, incidents involving commercial vehicle crashes like this one often pose serious risks to other drivers, including reduced visibility, road obstructions, and sudden traffic stops—all of which can lead to injured in truck fire scenarios.
Highway Negligence and Commercial Vehicle Hazards
Fires involving semi-trucks can occur for a number of reasons, including improperly maintained equipment, mechanical failure, overheated brakes, or unsecured cargo. In many cases, these incidents result from preventable errors and may constitute highway negligence.
Even when no one is injured in the initial blaze, the consequences of poor safety practices can ripple outward—causing multi-car accidents, property damage, or medical emergencies.
Injured in a Truck Fire or Highway Crash? Blanford Law Can Help.
If you’ve been injured in a highway crash, especially one involving a semi-truck accident or commercial vehicle crash, you may be entitled to financial compensation. At Blanford Law, we help victims hold negligent drivers, companies, and insurers accountable for their actions.
We are a trusted personal injury lawyer firm serving Kittitas County and the surrounding areas, with experience in representing victims injured by commercial vehicle crashes, including truck fires and I-90 accidents.
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Additional Resources
If you’re interested in learning more about fire-related incidents, commercial vehicle risks, and highway safety in Washington, here are a few related articles from Blanford Law:
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