The massive wildfire that began Monday in the Wofford Heights area was 72 percent contained Thursday evening, having consumed 4,031 acres and cost an estimated $3 million to fight. A total of 750 personnel remain fighting the Way Fire, which is burning north of Wofford Heights and west of Kernville, fire officials said.
Way Fire Now 72 Percent Contained
Bakersfield.com Local News, The Bakersfield Californian
Thu, 08/21/2014 - 6:40pm
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Topics: California Kern County Bakersfield
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