# Truck fires on Cubatão highway

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/truck-fires-on-cubato-highway
> Updated: 2026-08-18T02:30:56.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

A series of truck fires occurred on the Cônego Domênico Rangoni Highway in Cubatão, São Paulo.

On August 12, a dump truck loaded with stones caught fire at the Serrinha climb. The Fire Department and Ecovias responded to the blaze, which completely destroyed the vehicle. No victims were reported, though traffic was restricted to a single lane during the operation.

On August 18, another incident took place at kilometer 256 on the express lane toward Guarujá. An articulated truck's cabin was destroyed by flames. The driver was able to exit the vehicle safely before the fire spread, resulting in no injuries. Emergency teams worked to prevent the fire from reaching nearby vegetation, necessitating the temporary closure of multiple lanes.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Cubatão highway truck fire destroys vehicle cabin

A truck cabin was destroyed by a large fire on the Cônego Domênico Rangoni Highway in Cubatão, Brazil. The driver escaped uninjured, and no other victims were reported.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cubato-highway-truck-fire-destroys-vehicle-cabin

### 2026-08-12: Truck fire destroys vehicle on Serrinha climb in Cubatão

A stone-laden dump truck was completely destroyed by fire on the Serrinha climb in Cubatão, São Paulo. No injuries were reported, and authorities are investigating the cause.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/truck-fire-destroys-vehicle-on-serrinha-climb-in-cubato

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