Semi truck catches fire, impacts traffic on northbound I-5 near Grapevine Road

The California Highway Patrol and the Kern County Fire Department are on scene of a semi truck fire near the grapevine. 

The fire broke out around 8:40 p.m. on northbound Highway 99 near Grapevine Road. 

Initial reports are that the semi truck is carrying a load of beans. 

Viewer video shows the flames underneath the trailer portion of the semi. 

#TrafficAlert Semi fire reported on northbound #Highway99 near #Grapevine Road. @kerncountyfire @CHPFortTejon on scene. Traffic impacted. @23ABCNews Viewer video shows the truck in flames. pic.twitter.com/oIcBkMZSgz

— Jessica Harrington (@Jessica23ABC) April 11, 2018

Two lanes appear to be blocked. Traffic is slow in the area, expect delays.