#HighwayFire covering 1,500 acres, evacuation orders in place

The Highway Fire, on the Kern River Ranger District, continues to burn into a second day. The Fire was reported at approximately 2:22 yesterday afternoon, Sunday, June 18, 2017, burning on Forest Service land, located off Highway 178, west of Borel Road. The cause of the Highway Fire is under investigation. - COURTESY NATHAN GHOLZ