Fire Along Highway 99 Prompts Ramp Closure Near Highway 65

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A fire burning along Highway 99, just south of the Highway 65 off-ramp, is causing traffic problems and drawing a response from fire crews and law enforcement.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fire was first reported just before 2:10 p.m. Authorities say a man may have started the fire along the roadway.

Fire crews were called in to contain the flames.

As crews work to bring the fire under control, CHP says the Highway 65 on-ramp to the southbound lanes of Highway 99 is closed.

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There is no word yet on when the on-ramp will reopen.