Traffic & Transit

Caldecott Tunnel Fire: Subaru Forester Goes Up In Flames

The CHP says the vehicle quit running in the tunnel, and then caught fire.

Aftermath of a Subaru Forester fire inside the Caldecott Tunnel
Aftermath of a Subaru Forester fire inside the Caldecott Tunnel (CHP Oakland)

LAMORINDA, CA — If Bore One of the Caldecott Tunnel looks a bit scorched inside the next time you pass through, here's the reason.

A Subaru Forester caught fire just after 10:30 Sunday morning. According tot he CHP, the vehicle quit running and the driver got out before it caught fire.

No injuries were reported.

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Cal Trans also responded to the scene to make sure the tunnel wasn't damaged. raffic was flowing again within 45 minutes of the fire.

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