Lanes reopen on I-5 near Grapevine after truck fire
by BakersfieldNow Staff
Car fire shuts down lanes on southbound I-5 near the Grapevine on Monday, November 27, 2023. KBAK/KBFX Photo
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) —
UPDATE:
All lanes are open following a truck fire, according to Caltrans.
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A car fire on southbound I-5 near the Grapevine shut down lanes Monday morning.
The California Patrol said a truck caught on fire around 8:38 AM on southbound I-5 just north of Fort Tejon Road.
The smoke from the fire was impacting drivers ability to see and the fire spread to the hillside and other vehicles.
The freeway was closed while crews worked to clear the scene and put the fire out.
They were eventually able to open all but one lane around 9:30 AM.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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