Rail car loaded with lithium batteries bursts into flames in Cajon Pass
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- A rail car loaded with lithium batteries caught fire in the Cajon Pass early Wednesday, authorities said.
- The San Bernardino County Fire Department reported the fire around 3:45 a.m., writing on social media that a single rail car was burning on the tracks near Cajon Boulevard south of Swarthout Canyon Road.
- A BNSF spokesperson told CBS News the train was being burglarized at the time of the fire, but the company did not return messages seeking information Thursday.
A BNSF rail car caught fire in the Cajon Pass. (On Scene.TV) By Alex Wigglesworth Staff Writer Follow June 4, 2026 2:24 PM PT 1 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
A rail car loaded with lithium batteries caught fire in the Cajon Pass early Wednesday, authorities said.
The San Bernardino County Fire Department reported the fire around 3:45 a.m., writing on social media that a single rail car was burning on the tracks near Cajon Boulevard south of Swarthout Canyon Road. Hazmat crews responded, and air monitoring was conducted, the department said.