Wildfire forces closure of Highway 178 northeast of Bakersfield, CA

map Cattle Fire
The map shows heat detected on the Cattle Fire by a satellite at 3:48 a.m. PDT Oct. 5, 2019.

Updated at 10:52 a.m. PDT October 5, 2019

A new fire that ignited overnight 9 miles northeast of Bakersfield, California has forced the closure of State Highway 178. The fire, named Cattle Fire, is just inside the boundary of the Sequoia National Forest.

There is a report that the spread of the fire has been temporarily stopped at about 93 acres.

Kern County Fire Department said the highway could be closed through the day on Saturday.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.