The fire was reported at around 11:40 a.m. along Highway 178 and Kern River Canyon Road. Ground and air firefighting crews have been called to the scene. About 106 acres have burned so far and ...
a car careened over the side of the canyon, killing the driver and catching fire. The fire on Highway 178 near Borel Road began to rapidly spread, and as a result, Highway 178 was closed.
A non-injury crash has closed the eastbound lanes of Highway 178 through the canyon, according to CHP's website.
A woman who had been reported to be missing was found deceased after her vehicle rolled down the canyon along Highway 178, according to the California Highway Patrol. The Kern County Coroner's ...