Semi-truck fire closes northbound Interstate 5 at the Grapevine, partial reopening expected

Semi-truck fire closes northbound Interstate 5 at the Grapevine, partial reopening expected

A semi-truck caught fire on northbound Interstate 5 at the Grapevine, prompting authorities to close the northbound lanes.According to the California Highway Patrol's 24-hour communication center, northbound I-5 slow lanes at the Grapevine are closed. Southbound lanes remain open.The fire started when the right-side trailer axle brakes ignited on a red cab semi-truck with a white trailer. The driver attempted to extinguish the fire using a fire …