A burning tractor trailer rig shut down Interstate 8 for several hours.

The big rig was hauling six cars and was eastbound on Interstate 8 near Ocotillo when the fire in the braking system was noticed. The California Highway Patrol, Imperial County Sheriff's Office, U. S. Border Patrol, Imperial County Fire Department and Caltrans responded. Traffic was diverted while the fire was extinguished and the wreckage was cleared.