A semi truck and trailer fire caught fire on Highway 101 in Carpinteria late Wednesday night.
A semi truck and trailer fire caught fire on Highway 101 in Carpinteria late Wednesday night. Credit: California Highway Patrol photo

A semi truck and trailer fire on southbound Highway 101 in Carpinteria late Wednesday night caused lane closures into morning commute times. 

The Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District and California Highway Patrol responded to the blaze near the Bailard Avenue exit at about 11:50 p.m. 

The firefighting and clean-up effort lasted hours overnight. 

Santa Barbara CHP officials said all lanes were open as of noon Thursday.  

A semi truck fire caused Highway 101 lane closures into Thursday morning for cleanup.
A semi truck fire caused Highway 101 lane closures into Thursday morning for cleanup. Credit: Contributed photo

A CHP incident log indicated the semi was “completely burnt.” No injuries were reported.

Noozhawk executive editor Giana Magnoli can be reached at gmagnoli@noozhawk.com.