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Car fire north of Lebec partially closes Southbound Interstate 5

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The California Highway Patrol is reporting several Southbound lanes closed on Interstate 5, north of Lebec, due to a car fire.

According to the CHP, it started around 8:50 p.m. Around 9 p.m. CHP reported it opened the no. 1 and 2 lanes for traffic to pass. The no. 3 and 4 lanes are still closed.

CHP reported fire and emergency crews are on scene.

Bakersfield, CA

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