Semi-Truck Fire Closes Highway 41 in Kings, San Luis Obispo Counties

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By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 34 minutes ago on

August 19, 2026

Highway 41 is closed between highways 33 and 46 because of a semi fire, with traffic being detoured and no estimated reopening time. (Caltrans)

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Highway 41 is closed between highways 33 and 46 in Kings and San Luis Obispo counties because of a semi-truck fire, Caltrans said.

Traffic is being detoured along highways 33 and 46. Drivers should expect delays.

Caltrans said there is currently no estimated time for the highway to reopen.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.