LEBEC, Calif. (KERO) — A semi-truck caught fire on northbound Interstate 5 at the Grapevine, prompting authorities to close the northbound lanes.
According to the California Highway Patrol's 24-hour communication center, northbound I-5 slow lanes at the Grapevine are closed. Southbound lanes remain open.
The fire started when the right-side trailer axle brakes ignited on a red cab semi-truck with a white trailer. The driver attempted to extinguish the fire using a fire extinguisher.
CHP officers on scene reported visible flames from the southbound side. The semi, which had markings of Legend, was hauling a 54-foot box trailer. It was not immediately known what the trailer was loaded with.
Officers worked to shut down all northbound lanes. A vehicle was also holding traffic near the Grapevine on-ramp, requiring a unit to hold on-ramp traffic. CalTrans was called to assist with closing the No. 4 lane.
The truck and trailer came to rest on the right-hand shoulder. CHP indicated the No. 3 lane would reopen once the fire was fully extinguished.
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