The fire was first reported shortly before midnight near Lebec along the southbound 5 Freeway near the Fort Tejon ramp, according to the Kern County Fire Department.

The fire was first reported shortly before midnight near Lebec along the southbound 5 Freeway near the Fort Tejon ramp, according to the Kern County Fire Department.

There were no reports of injuries or damaged structures. Ruiz said the fire started at the roadside around 11:30 p.m., about a mile north of Lebec Road. The cause was under investigation.