KCSO investigating burned body found near Pacheco Road and Cottonwood Road

The Kern County Sheriff's Office is on scene of an investigation near the area of Cottonwood Road and Pacheco Road in southeast Bakersfield.

Officials say a burned male body was found in the dirt extension of Pacheco, east of Cottonwood road. 

The area will be shut down for several hours. 

KCSO is considering this a suspicious death. 

Check back later for more details.