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Fire crews battle fire in central Bakersfield

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Kern County Fire Department along with the Bakersfield Fire Department are on scene of a fire in Central Bakersfield.

Crews were called out for a fire just before 8:30 p.m. Friday in the area of California Avenue and C Street.

23ABC has a crew on the way.

Viewer video shows large flames burning on what appears to be a detached garage of a residence.

This is a breaking news story, check back for updates.

Bakersfield, CA

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