BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield firefighters are battling a fire at a home in the 2400 block of 18th Street on Monday evening.

It has closed the 18th Street and A Street. Avoid the area, if possible. It appears a garage caught fire, according to our Eyewitness News crew.

It reportedly started around 7:40 p.m. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

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We have an Eyewitness News crew at the scene.

This story is developing and will be updated once more information is provided.