Firefighters on Friday morning battled a blaze caused by an RV that caught fire on the right shoulder of the Pomona (60) Freeway in Diamond Bar. The fire was reported at 3:46 a.m., with flames engulfing the front and interior of the vehicle, which was fully consumed. The fire also spread to roadside vegetation, covering about 1 acre.
The California Highway Patrol closed all westbound lanes around 4:00 a.m. to allow fire trucks access and due to smoke. According to one source, traffic was restored by approximately 7:40 a.m.; according to another, the HOV lane was open at the time of reporting, but significant delays remained.