KERN COUNTY FIRE 08-24-10 18:00 a.v.
A Wildfire currently burning in the northwest area of Los Angeles, in the Kern County area, is forcing the evacuation of hundreds of people after dozens of rural homes are being threatened. Over 1,100 acres have burned since it was first reported at 12:15 p.m. this afternoon, and up to 60 homes are being threatened. About 150 firefighters from Kern County, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service have been battling the blaze. The fire is reportedly being fueled by dense brush, located in rugged terrain, and triple-digit temperatures.