BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A brush fire along northbound Interstate 5 near the Grapevine is causing significant traffic delays Sunday afternoon. Authorities reporting reported backed-up lanes and partial road closures on northbound lanes of the freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.
According to the CHP Incident Page, it was first reported shortly after 12:30 p.m., when drivers spotted smoke in the distance near the Lebec area.
The situation escalated as flames spread to both sides of the freeway, prompting a response from fire crews and the CHP…