Democrat Fire initially started 3:39 p.m. May 18 in Kern County. It has burned 895.1 acres after being active for four days.

Democrat Fire initially started 3:39 p.m. May 18 in Kern County. It has burned 895.1 acres after being active for two days.

The U.S. Forest Service said the so-called "Democrat Fire" is contained at 70%, and the forward rate of spread has stopped.

Highway 178 reopened Monday night as firefighters continue to work on containing the Democrat Fire in the Kern River canyon.

The Democrat Fire just off Highway 178 was 70% contained Thursday with no forward movement, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The roughly 900-acre fire started Sunday afternoon in the Kern River ...

Cars were lined up early Monday morning, stuck in Bakersfield trying to get to Lake Isabella. Asension Badillo waited an hour ...

As fire agencies work to get a handle on the Democrat Fire, Highway 178 remains closed to give fire personnel space to work and to ensure the safety of the public.

Democrat Fire initially started 3:39 p.m. May 18 in Kern County. It has burned 895.1 acres after being active for 25 hours. As of Monday evening, 30% of this fire was brought under containment.