Location: Ave. 80 & Highway 99

Incident Date: 4/1/23

Incident Time: 0800

City: Teviston

Posted by: Media Relations

TCSO Deputies Spot Semi-Truck Full of Cattle on Fire, Jump into Action

Just after 8 a.m. on 4/1/23, TCSO Deputies were patrolling the town of Teviston when they saw a plume of smoke coming from the area of Avenue 80 and Highway 99. Deputies headed to the scene and found a semi-truck on fire. The semi was pulling a trailer with about 50 dairy cattle. Deputies jumped into action and contained the fire to a small area until the fire department arrived. This quick action by Deputies saved 47 cattle, unfortunately a few did not make it.

CHP took over the scene and investigation.