2 Kern County fires almost fully contained

TEHACHAPI, Calif. The /*West Fire*/ is burning near /*Tehachapi*/ and the /*Bull Fire*/ is located near Kernville.

The West Fire is nearly 1,700 acres and 94 percent contained. It has destroyed 23 structures.

Evacuation orders were lifted for the West Ranch area around noon Friday.

More than 1,000 crew members are working to put out this fire.

Meanwhile, the Bull Fire near Kernville is 85 percent contained.

Officials say it has destroyed 14 structures, including 8 homes, and it has scorched more than 16,000 acres.

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