A grass fire ignited in the area of Comanche Drive and Breckenridge Road burning over 1,200 acres.

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The fire started at about 1:45 p.m. Friday about 3 miles east from Bakersfield. 

23ABC spoke with fire officials who said the fire was growing rapidly as it began.

The fire has grown to over 1,200-acres and is 100 percent contained.

Kern County Fire Department Public Information Office said that he expects the fire to stay at 1,200 acres.

Rio Bravo Golf Course is remaining open while the fire burns.

No roads have been closed at this time.