Buzzard Fire Forces Evacuation | Bakersfield News

A pickup truck caught fire near the Grapevine, sparking the fast-spreading Buzzard Fire that scorched 500 acres and forced evacuations in area KRN-535 while shutting down I-5 southbound. Air support played a crucial role in containment, and despite deploying crews to wildfires out west, Kern County Fire remains fully staffed and ready for local emergencies amid extreme heat. Officials urge caution as dry conditions heighten fire risks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8edd8891d38ab882