AI6YR BenI-40 on 7/27/24 1:01pm, images from video from New Las Vegas (Chloe Koast). "hours long line for gas" and no movement on the I-40. #BakerIncident #DesertDisaster #I40 #I15 #Mojave
From her video (hellsite) "we've been here for a very long time... we're still stranded... people are overheating... people are hungry, people need to go the bathroom... people need to eat... " #BakerIncident #DesertDisaster #I40 #I15 #LasVegas
I love this:
"β οΈSafety Tips:
- Remember to prepare for travel, especially during the current elevated temperatures.
- Provide plenty of water and supplies in your vehicle.
- Plan your route accordingly and ensure you have enough supplies, fuel, and charge in your vehicle.
- Use caution with any electronic routing systems that may suggest alternate routes, especially those that include dirt roads. Often, these areas are unimproved trails and roads, which can lead to vehicles getting stuck, a significant problem experienced throughout the day yesterday."
#DesertDisaster #BakerIncident #BatteryFire #I15 #Barstow #LasVegas
It appears it did trigger heat emergencies (as I suspected last night) and also looks like it disabled many vehicles (overheating?)
San Bernardino County Fire: "The San Bernardino County Fire Logistics Division has brought supplies to the Clyde V Kane Rest Stop off the northbound 15, south of Afton Canyon Road. Water has been provided at this location for motorists who are stuck without water and experiencing other issues due to heat and vehicle mechanical problems."
9pm also there was an update on firefighting operations.
Latest update from the CHP log on the I-15 lithium battery fire incident. Something about waking up parked drivers and turning them around onto the I15 southbound around Field Road. From San Bernardino County Fire, they were supplying water to drivers who were stuck there yesterday (and must be still stuck) #I15 #batteryfire #Mojave #DesertDisaster
98F in Goffs there. 98F stuck in traffic, hoping you don't run out of gas and lose your A/C, and that you have enough water to survive the heat. #DesertDisaster #Mojave #I40
Oh my... Google is most certainly directing people through a network of 4WD dirt track... I suspect a bunch of traction-challenged sedans got bogged down and now... no one can go anywhere. #DesertDisaster #LasVegas #Mojave #I40 #GoogleMaps
Aha, here's where there are "100's of cars" in the desert per CHP, around Lavic. I-40. #Mojave #DesertDisaster #LasVegas
Here's the other route it gives you... Interesting bit of routing in the middle. Barstow to Las Vegas via the I-40 (with a detour in the desert)! #desertdisaster #LasVegas #Mojave
