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Fort Fire now 85% contained

554 acres burned
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Kern County Fire is reporting that the Fort Fire is now 85% contained at 554 acres burned. 

Full containment is expected by 8 p.m. on Saturday.

Original story here.

The brush fire broke out just past 11 a.m. on Friday on the Grapevine near Interstate 5.

It is not known what caused the fire.

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03/08/2026

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03/10/2026

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03/11/2026

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03/12/2026

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03/13/2026

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03/14/2026

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