KERN COUNTY, Calif. (KERO) — UPDATE: The fire is now at 98% containment according to Cal Fire.
According to Cal Fire the fire grew to 2,500 acres.
The evacuation order originally placed by the Kern County Sheriff's Office has been updated to an evacuation warning.
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A vegetation fire is burning northeast of Edison Highway and Comanche Drive, according to Kern County Fire.
The flames have already burned over 2,000 acres. Wind is pushing the fire rapidly to the north and east.
Several structures are in the direct path of the flames. Firefighters have requested 10 air tankers to help stop the spread.
The Kern County Sheriff's Office has issued an evacuation order for the area.
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