BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Firefighters have slowed the progress of a wildfire burning Monday near Caliente and will continue into Tuesday, officials said.
The fire was reported in the area near the Bena Landfill east of Highway 58 at around 8:47 a.m. Monday. The fire is being called the Wood Fire.
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Heavy smoke filled the surrounding area. On Monday afternoon, fire officials said containment was at 20% and 290 acres were burned.
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect Monday until 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service…