The Kalamazoo I-94 semi-truck fire

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1. Oct 30 UTC

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• WWMTwwmt.com13

  1. First reported Oct 27 16:09 UTC
  2. Portage Road exit of EB I-94 in Kalamazoo reopens following semi-truck fireOct 30 UTC
  3. Eastbound I-94 shut down due to semi fireDec 13 UTC
  4. I-94 reopens after closing due to vehicle fireJun 28 UTC
  5. Semi-truck crash on I-94 caused temporary road closureNov 10 UTC
  6. Lanes back open following vehicle fire on WB I-94 near Portage Road in Kalamazoo CountyJul 23 UTC
  7. TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastbound I-94 near Portage reopens after four-car crashNov 28 UTC
  8. VIDEO: Semi-truck engulfed in flames shuts down part of I-94
  9. Both sides of I-94 cleared after multiple crashes, jackknifed semis caused closureJan 27 UTC
  10. Crash involving at least eight vehicles injures two children, woman; I-94 reopenedOct 6 UTC
  11. Lane closures at I-94 and South Westnedge Avenue to impact Portage trafficApr 2 UTC
  12. Local
  13. PHOTOS: Dix Street Elementary library fire investigation concludes, cause undeterminedOct 27 UTC
  14. DISPATCH: Intersection of Oakland Drive and Shaver Road shut down following crashOct 29 UTC
• X (formerly Twitter)x.com11First

  1. First reported Oct 23 21:31 UTC
  2. EB I-94 Exit to Portage Rd Exit 78 Exit Closed Due to a Vehicle Fire Kalamazoo CountyOct 29 UTC
  3. X User @MDOT_Southwest
  4. Traffic will be rerouted so crews can work safely in the workzone in Portage. https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2026/10/road-closure-and-detours-in-portage-this-weekend.html?utm_campaign=mrf-twitter-MLive&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&mrfcid=202610096ac7f3418bfa9f311c6e94feOct 9 UTC
  5. The right two lanes of westbound I-94 near the Portage Road exit in Kalamazoo County are blocked off while crews work to put out a vehicle fire Thursday afternoon. More here: https://bit.ly/4bEULAqJul 23 UTC
  6. Traffic Disruption on I-94 Near Greenfield Following Multi-Vehicle Crash Preliminary Information: Michigan State Police troopers are responding to a multi-vehicle injury crash on I-94 near Greenfield. At this time, westbound I-94 is completely closed, and both the right and left lanes of eastbound I-94 are blocked. You are asked to avoid the area, seek alternate routes, and expect significant delays. This is an active scene, and additional information will be provided as it becomes available.Oct 28 UTC
  7. EB I-94 after Portage Rd Exit 78 All Lanes Open Kalamazoo CountyOct 23 UTC
  8. UPDATE - All lanes are now open.May 27 UTC
  9. RT @MDSHA: UPDATE: BALTIMORE CO I-195 E PAST I-895; ALL LANES OPEN #MDTraffic SOCOct 27 UTC
  10. NB I-75 at Nadeau Rd Exit 18 All Lanes Open Monroe CountyOct 26 UTC
  11. SHA will continue bridge‑approach improvements in Gaithersburg. Starting Sun 3/22 at 9 p.m., crews will close 2 NB I‑270 lanes at MD 117, then 3 lanes at 11 p.m. All lanes reopen by 5 a.m. Mon. Work continues at MD 117, MD 124, Shady Grove Rd, and MD 121 through mid‑June.Mar 20 UTC
  12. MDOT - Southwest (@MDOT_Southwest) on XOct 30 UTC
• mlive.com6

  1. UPDATE: Traffic now moving both directions as I-94 reopens at Portage Road following truck fire
  2. I-94 closed for fire in Kalamazoo County
  3. I-94, Portage Road project ends after 3 years, businesses excited to move on
  4. No injuries after Portage trailer park fire
  5. Fireworks malfunction sparks barn fire, injures operator on New Year’s Eve in Portage
  6. 8 vehicles crash on I-94, causing injuries and closing highway for hours
• facebook.com4

  1. Facebook
  2. The right two lanes of westbound I-94 near the Portage Road exit in Kalamazoo County are blocked off while crews work to put out a vehicle fire Thursday afternoon. More here: https://bit.ly/4bEULAq | News Channel 3 WWMT TV
  3. 6:15 p.m. update.... - Maryland State Highway Administration | Facebook
  4. News Channel 3 is live at 10 bringing you the latest in a large fire near downtown Kalamazoo, Southwest Michigan tornado recovery efforts, and severe weather threats that our team is tracking for Tuesday evening. | News Channel 3 WWMT TV | Facebook
• FOX 17 West Michigan News (WXMI)fox17online.com4

  1. Car fire closes I-94Aug 5 UTC
  2. Crash shuts down highwayDec 25 UTC
  3. Portage Road to be closed under I-94Dec 16 UTC
  4. Semi strikes bridge supports, leaks fuel onto Kalamazoo roadwayDec 24 UTC
• Unnamed channel3

  1. Lanes back open following car fire on I-94 in West Michigan
  2. Crash involving at least eight vehicles injures two children, woman; east I-94 shutdown
  3. Driver injured after semi-truck crashes through I-196 overpass, catches fire
• ezeroad.com2

  1. Interstate 94 Road Conditions
  2. Lanes back open following vehicle fire on WB I-94 near Portage Road in Kalamazoo County - Interstate 94 EzeRoad
• WKOWwkow.com2

  1. WIS 78 near Portage reopens after downed powerlines blocked all lanes | News | wkow.comDec 3 UTC
  2. WIS 78 near Portage reopens after downed powerlines blocked all lanes | News | wkow.comDec 3 UTC
• ABC57abc57.com1

  1. UPDATE: One dead after two semi-trucks crash, catch fire on I-94 Monday
• Cedar Newscedarnews.net1

  1. First reported Oct 30 00:11 UTC
  2. Semi-truck fire shuts down Portage Road exit of EB I-94 in Kalamazoo, MichiganOct 30 UTC
• COOL FM | WQXC & WFAT | Battle Creek & Kalamazoo, MIwqxc.com1

  1. wqxc.comJan 27 UTC
• Instagraminstagram.com1

  1. InstagramOct 14 UTC
• maryland.gov1

  1. Maryland Road Closures | Open Data | opendata.maryland.gov
• Notebookchecknotebookcheck.net1

  1. First reported Oct 28 09:13 UTC
  2. Giant Tesla Semi truck lithium battery combusts as driver escapes fire that closed I-880 - Notebookcheck NewsOct 28 UTC
• portagemi.gov1

  1. Portage Road 360 Lane Closure • Portage, MI
• woodtv.com1

  1. WB I-94 in Portage reopens after semi fire