Fire crews battling “Canyon Fire” near Armistead, 2,000 acres burned

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (8:45 A.M.): The Canyon Fire has burned 2,000 acres and is 20% contained.

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Fire crews are battling a fire near Armistead, an area southwest of Ridgecrest.

According to CalFire, the so-called Canyon Fire has burned 800 acres.

CalFire said the fire started Thursday afternoon at around 3: 54 p.m.

The cause is under investigation.

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