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Highway 178 remains closed into Day 2 of Democrat Fire burning through Kern River Canyon
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Highway 178 closes as fire crews attack Democrat Fire from above
Multiple fire crews scrambled to the scene of a wildfire in the Kern River Canyon Sunday after reports of a pick-up truck ...
Highway 178 reopens at mouth of the canyon, 'Democrat Fire' contained at 50%
The U.S. Forest Service reports that the so-called "Democrat Fire" is contained at 50%, and the forward rate of spread has ...
Hwy 178 reopens as Democrat Fire burns 895 acres; Tuesday morning closure scheduled
Highway 178 reopened Monday night as firefighters continue to work on containing the Democrat Fire in the Kern River canyon.
Highway 178 reopens with fire at 50% containment
Highway 178 reopened Monday night after being closed for a day as crews worked to contain a brush fire in the Kern River Canyon. The 895-acre Democrat Fire was 50% contained Tuesday afternoon, ...