BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Expect delays if planning to travel down south after a semi-truck caught fire on southbound Interstate 5 near Fort Tejon Road.

The CHP’s website said on April 17, at around 3:17 p.m., there was a report of a semi-truck on fire on southbound Interstate 5 near Fort Tejon Road.

The website said the right two lanes are being requested to close.

The website said the trailer was carrying grain or pistachios.

Expect delays if planning to travel down south after a semi-truck caught fire on southbound Interstate 5 near Fort Tejon Road. PHOTO: KBAK/KBFX

Expect delays if planning to travel down south after a semi-truck caught fire on southbound Interstate 5 near Fort Tejon Road. PHOTO: KBAK/KBFX

The website said the grass on the right-hand shoulder was starting to catch fire.

This is a developing story.