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Semi fire on Hwy 99 at Ming Avenue impacts traffic

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A semi-fire on Highway 99 (northbound) just south on Ming Avenue is impacting traffic.

There is heavy traffic in both directions in the area, and there is an unknown ETA on when current lane closures will open.

Environmental Health is reportedly on the way to the scene.

This viewer video sent to our newsroom shows the semi fully engulfed in flames.

This is a developing story and we will update you as more comes in.

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