Big rig fire on northbound I-5 at Laval Road shuts down lanes

LEBEC, CA, (Monday, May 23, 2016 at 6:45 p.m.)—CHP reports that the number three lane is now open. Only the number four lane (slow lane) is closed at this time.

LEBEC, CA, (Monday, May 23, 2016 at 6:16 p.m.)—CHP reports Office of Emergency Services said 150 gallons of diesel was spilled and that no waterways were affected. Kern County Fire Department has completed its operation at the scene.

LEBEC, CA, (Monday, May 23, 2016 at 5:55 p.m.)—A big fire that started around 4:40 p.m. on the northbound shoulder has become a grass fire and a fuel/oil spill onto Tejon Ranch property. CHP has reported that the right lanes could be closed until 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. Environmental Health Hazmat is on scene for the spill.

This is part of the May 20, 2016 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

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