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Evacuation warning issued due to brush fire near Lebec
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Jonathan Lloyd , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The fire, known as the Buzzard Fire, is estimated to be around 180 acres in size.
A brush fire is burning near the Kern County community of Lebec, north of Los Angeles . The fire, known as the Buzzard Fire, is estimated to be around 180 acres in size. It was reported near a hillside west of the 5 Freeway, prompting the closure of one lane for fire response.
An evacuation warning has been issued for the area, advising residents to be prepared to evacuate. Currently, no structures are immediately threatened by the fire. Further details about the fire, including its cause, are not immediately available.
For updates on the situation, readers can refer to the original source for the latest information.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A brush fire is burning near the Kern County community of Lebec, north of Los Angeles. The fire, known as the Buzzard Fire, is estimated to be around 180 acres in size. It was reported near a…
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