UPDATE, 6:25 p.m. Aug. 7:

Caltrans District 2 says traffic has returned to normal in the southbound lanes of I-5 in Lakehead following a vegetation fire.

However, the #2 lane of northbound I-5 in the area is closed.

BREAKING, 5:15 p.m. Aug. 7:

A vegetation fire broke out late Sunday afternoon along Interstate 5 in northern Shasta County.

The Lakehead Fire is burning near the Lakehead rest area off exit 702. Southbound I-5 lanes are closed in the area, according to Caltrans District 2.

Before traveling in the area, check the Caltrans Quickmap for the latest road conditions.

This is a developing story, check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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