A tanker truck carrying approximately 8,000 gallons of flammable petroleum products caught fire on Interstate 75 near the Kendall Drive exit in Miami-Dade County, Florida on May 29, 2026. The fire triggered a full hazmat response from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
The driver escaped the cab before the fire spread to the tank but sustained burns to his arms and hands. He was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Burn Center. No other motorists were injured, though several vehicles were damaged by heat and debris.
I-75 was closed in both directions for approximately 10 hours while crews extinguished the fire and conducted environmental testing on the surrounding soil and drainage areas. The National Transportation Safety Board has been notified and may open a formal investigation.
Tanker truck fires involving hazardous materials create complex liability situations involving the trucking company, the cargo owner, and potentially the truck manufacturer if a mechanical defect contributed to the fire. Call Juan Cordero Lawyers at 305-525-8957 — available 24/7.
