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Semi-truck fire closes two lanes on Highway 99 just south of McFarland

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UPDATE (8:09 p.m.) One lane reopen, one lane still closed. 

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Two south bound lanes are closed on Highway 99 near Kimberlina Rd. after a semi-truck caught on fire. 

It happened just before 7:00p.m. on Highway 99 near Kimberlina Rd.

The California Highway Patrol has blocked off the two lanes closest to the shoulder and are moving traffic through the third lane and center divider. 

Bakersfield, CA

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