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Deadly crash off Highway 58 sparks wildfire

A car rolled off Highway 58 near Murray Family Farms Friday evening, ejecting at least one person who died. The crash sparked a wildfire that has grown to 200 acres.
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ARVIN, Calif. (KERO) — A deadly crash off Highway 58 near Murray Family Farms sparked a wildfire Friday evening.

The California Highway Patrol said a car lost control and rolled off the side of the highway. At least one person was ejected from the vehicle and died.

The crash started a wildfire. According to Watch Duty, the fire has grown to 200 acres.

Emergency crews are responding to the scene.

This is a developing story.


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