BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The so-called “Little Fire” near Highway 178 has burned 2,537 acres and is 0% contained. Because of the fire, an evacuation order and warnings were issued.
Highway 178 was closed but has since reopened as of Sunday afternoon.
The U.S. Forest Service said all eastbound lanes are passable, and single lane traffic in the westbound direction through the fire area.
The fire started on August 22, 2025, at around 3 p.m. on Highway 178, about five miles west of Borel Road…