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Early morning truck fire shuts down Eastbound Interstate 30 in Rockwall County

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FOX Local
Rockwall
Published September 7, 2026 6:41 AM CDT
Published September 7, 2026 6:41 AM CDT
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The Brief

    • A truck fire early Monday morning forced the closure of eastbound Interstate 30 near John King Boulevard in Rockwall County.
    • There was thick smoke, heavy debris, and significant traffic backups on the freeway during the morning commute.
    • One lane remained closed after rush hour as crews worked to clean up.

ROCKWALL, Texas - A truck fire has forced the closure of part of Interstate 30 in Rockwall County early Monday morning, according to transportation officials.

I-30 shut down in Rockwall

What we know:

The incident happened just before 5 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-30 near John King Boulevard, located east of Dallas. Thick smoke and debris from the fire were visible in the area.

Texas Department of Transportation traffic cameras showed first responders working near the burning vehicle, with emergency lights flashing and traffic backed up behind the closure. 

Drivers traveling through Rockwall County during the morning commute were advised to expect significant delays and seek alternate routes.

What we don't know:

It is not yet known if the driver or anyone else was injured in the blaze.

As of 10 a.m., only one lane remains closed for the cleanup. Officials have not provided an estimated time for when the freeway will completely reopen. 

The Source: Information in this article is fromthe Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management and TxDOT cameras.

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