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Massive Explosion on California Highway as Tanker Bursts Into Flames
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August 9, 2026
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1:22Now PlayingA section of Highway 99 close to Selma in Fresno County was shut down Saturday after a gas tanker exploded and started a huge fire. Video of the incident showed towering flames and black smoke as several firefighters and emergency personnel responded to the scene. The crash happened on the southbound lanes at Second Street and involved a fuel tanker semi and a box truck, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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