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A lithium battery truck fire closed Australia’s Hume Highway near Yass on Dec. 20, 2025, causing evacuations, toxic smoke, and major delays.
A truck fire involving lithium batteries closed the Hume Highway in both directions near Yass, NSW, on December 20, 2025, prompting an extended exclusion zone due to toxic smoke.
The incident, reported at 9:31 a.m., led to evacuations and health advisories for those with respiratory issues.
Though the fire was under control by 11:45 a.m., the highway remained shut at 1 p.m., causing traffic diversions and congestion.
Emergency services managed the response, with Transport NSW urging drivers to check for updates and avoid the area.
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Un incendio de camión de batería de litio cerró la autopista Hume de Australia cerca de Yass el 20 de diciembre de 2025, causando evacuaciones, humo tóxico y retrasos importantes.