Crime & Safety

U-Haul Fire Blocks Lanes In Lake Elsinore

The incident was reported shortly after 9 a.m. Friday, and according to California Highway Patrol reports the right-hand turn lanes on the Diamond Drive off-ramp have been closed.

Lanes blocked at the Diamond Drive exit off the southbound 15 Freeway in Lake Elsinore have been due to a U-Haul that caught fire.

The incident was reported shortly after 9 a.m. Friday, and according to California Highway Patrol reports the right-hand turn lanes on the Diamond Drive off-ramp have been closed.

Reports indicate the lanes should reopen by 10:45 a.m.

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There are no reports of injures due to the fire, which was visible from several miles away due to the heavy smoke.


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