UPDATE 6/5/25, 6:39 PM: All evacuation warnings have been lifted to KCFD. Containment is now at 25% and acres burned remains at 220.
UPDATE 6/5/25, 10:30 AM: Forward progress on the fire has been stopped per Watch Duty. The fire remains at 220 acres burned and 5% containment.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Crews battling the 'Fort Fire' along Southbound I-5 near Lebec
- Four hand crews are working overnight on containment lines
- One helicopter was requested for night drops, with one more arriving this morning, along with 2 air tankers
- No reports of structures damaged or injuries
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Kern County fire officials said the Fort Fire started around 11:30 pm Wednesday along southbound Interstate 5 near Lebec. The fire grew slowly, with the latest estimates putting its size at more than 220 acres, characterized by a moderate rate of spread. It was listed as five percent contained.
Officials on scene tell 23ABC that more resources are being coordinated to move into the area Thursday morning, and to expect slowing along the I-5 throughout Thursday.
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