Vegetation fire burning in Kern River Canyon, KCFD advising only local traffic allowed through

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A vegetation fire has broken out in Kern County, outside of Bakersfield, sending thick gray smoke out into the area. The smoldering vegetation fire is burning in Kern River Canyon, near Caliente Bodfish Road and Walter Road. Kern County Fire Department personnel are on the scene and are now saying the [...]