Cedar Fire up to 95 percent containment, almost all evacuations over
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Cedar Fire is nearing full containment, and the wildfire isn't getting bigger.
The fire west of Kernville is now 95 percent contained. It's 29,322 acres in size, unchanged over the last few days, according to fire officials.
The official estimate for full containment is Sept. 10 for the fire that started Aug. 16.
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Fire officials say isolated areas of flame and smoke might be visible within the fire line for several days, and people are asked to only call 911 if they see fire near containment lines.
The fire had prompted evacuations in both Kern and Tulare county. The only remaining evacuation order is for Spear Creek Summer Homes in Tulare County, where five cabins and several outbuildings were damaged by the fire.
Evacuation centers in Lake Isabella and Porterville have closed.
