Update: General Fire burns 25 acres in Kern County

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Updated: 4:05 p.m. May 6

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 3:59 p.m. May 6

Initial location: Hwy 58 East, near General Beale Road, Arvin, Kern County, Calif.

Fire unit: Kern County Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: General Fire

General Fire initially started today at 3:59 p.m. on Hwy 58 East, near General Beale Road, Arvin in Kern County, California.

Since its discovery less than an hour ago, it has burned 25 acres. At present, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

See live video from the area:

Https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?id=Axis-BreckenridgePeak2

Source: Cal Fire

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