Fire to semi truck halts traffic along I-5 south of Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A fire to a semi-truck is slowing traffic along I-5 in the Grapevine south of Bakersfield.

A fire to a semi-truck was reported in northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Grapevine Road just after 11 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol’s Traffic Incident Information Page.

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Flames from the fire briefly spread to the hillside, CHP said, but firefighters have gotten it under control. A backup of vehicles is reported into the Lebec area. Two right lanes were closed according to CHP.

No injuries were reported in the incident…

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