Vehicle fire near downtown Las Vegas brings traffic to a crawl

Vehicle fire near downtown Las Vegas brings traffic to a crawl August 11, 2026 - 4:48 pm A vehicle fire erupted on Interstate 15 near downtown Las Vegas on Tuesday afternoon, specifically at the Spaghetti Bowl interchange where I-15 meets U.S. Highway 95, adjacent to the World Market Center. Traffic cameras captured smoke billowing from the vehicle, leading authorities to shut down the left lane of northbound I-15. The incident created substantial delays during the Tuesday afternoon commute. "This is simply a processing story. Check backmost aboriginal for more "