US-90 Southbound Shut Down for Hours After Deadly Tanker Fire at Fondren

Firefighters in Houston battle tanker truck fire on US Highway 90

The Houston Fire Department said they responded to an 18-wheeler tanker fire Saturday that had approximately 8,800 gallons of gasoline on board at 9:15 a.m. Central.

US-90 southbound shut down for hours after deadly tanker fire at Fondren

A tanker truck carrying 8,800 gallons of gasoline crashed and caught fire on U.S. 90 Alternate at Fondren, resulting in the death of the driver.

Tanker truck carrying gallons of fuel catches fire on US-90 near Fondren, officials say

The tanker was hauling over 8,800 gallons of fuel before it caught fire, killing the driver, Houston fire officials said. An investigation is underway.

Southwest Houston: Driver reported dead during truck fire on Highway 90 near Fondren Road

Officials say a tanker truck with nearly 9,000 gallons of gasoline caught fire on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Driver dead, firefighter hurt after tanker truck catches fire in southwest Houston

An 18-wheeler-tanker exploded and caught fire on the US-90 Alternate entrance ramp at Fondren Saturday morning, according to the Houston Fire Department.

18-Wheeler Tanker Explosion on US-90 Entrance Ramp Causes Major