Overturned tanker causes massive fire in central CA, driver dies at the scene

FRESNO, Calif. -- A tanker truck overturned in Atwater in central California, causing a large fire near the freeway.

A large fire is burning near Highway 99 and Applegate Road in Atwater.

According to a Cal Fire official, a tanker truck ran off Highway 99, crashed, and exploded into flames. CHP said the driver of the tanker died at the scene.

A large fire is burning near Highway 99 and Applegate Road in Atwater.

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