UPDATE: 6/14 9:20am: The acres burned has dropped to 4,406 and the fire is now 50% contained per Cal Fire.
One evacuation warning remains in place for KRN-606.
UPDATE: 6/13 10:10pm: The Evacuation Order has been downgraded to an Evacuation Warning for Zone: KRN-606 and the Evacuation Warnings have been lifted for Zones: KRN-600, KRN-601, KRN-605 - per the Genasys Evacuation Map.
UPDATE: 6/13 9:15pm: Forward progression has been stopped - per Incident Command
UPDATE: 6/13 7:55pm: The fire's size has been revised and mapped at 4,407 acres - per Incident Command.
Additionally Air Attack, all air tankers and all, but one, helicopters have been released from the incident - per radio traffic.
An evacuation center is being set up at North High School - 300 Galaxy Ave, Bakersfield, 93308
Animal Services will assist with sheltering companion animals at the center.
If you have any physical limitations and require evacuation assistance, call the Aging and Adult Services hotline at 1 (855) 264-6565.
UPDATE: 6/13 6:57pm: A new evacuation warning has been added to the map. Zone KRN-605. 'Dogs Fire' remains at 8,500 acres burned.
UPDATE: 6/13 6:30pm: The 'Dogs Fire' has grown to 8,500 acres burned per Watch Duty. Evacuation order and warnings remain in place.
ORIGINAL STORY:
A vegetation fire burning north of Bakersfield has grown to 3,000 acres burned and has caused evacuation orders and warnings.
The 'Dogs Fire' started around 2pm on Friday per Watch Duty.
There is 0% containment at this time. The evacuation order is listed for zone KRN-606.
The evacuation warning is for zones KRN-600 and KRN-601.
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