Crews put out fire on Highway 168 in Fresno County. RV towing boat reportedly destroyed

Fire crews were battling a fully involved RV fire along Highway 168 near Tollhouse on Friday afternoon.

According to California High Patrol traffic logs, just after 2 p.m. a Winnebago was reported on fire about two miles west of Tollhouse Road at the top of the four-lane section of the highway at around 4,000 feet in elevation.

The fire was blocking the highway.

According to the CHP, the RV was towing a 25-foot fishing boat; both were reportedly destroyed.

Westbound 168 was reported closed due to major debris on the roadway, the CHP said.

Burned debris was reported on the eastbound shoulder.

The CHP at 3:55 p.m. reported that traffic westbound and eastbound was moving, with westbound traffic diverted into one of the eastbound lanes.

This story was originally published June 18, 2021 at 2:42 PM.