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Big rig fire on SB 99 near I-5 junction causing slowing

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A big rig fire on Southbound Highway 99 is causing slowing near the Interstate 5 junction Friday morning.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the big rig caught fire just before 4:30 a.m.

According to the CHP, the cab of the truck was fully burned and the trailer was partially burned.

Everyone inside the truck was able to get out. 

No word on what caused the fire. 

Bakersfield, CA

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