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Kern County Firefighters Respond to 40-Acre Vegetation Fire Near Bena Landfill
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A vegetation fire near Bena Landfill off Highway 58 in Keene burned about 40 acres Monday, prompting Kern County firefighters to respond as smoke drifted through the area. (Alert California)

A vegetation fire near Bena Landfill off Highway 58 in Keene burned about 40 acres Monday, prompting Kern County firefighters to respond as smoke drifted through the area. (Alert California)

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Firefighters in Kern County responded to a vegetation fire near Bena Landfill off State Highway 58 in Keene on Monday, authorities said.

The fire, identified by the Kern County Fire Department as the Wood Fire, had burned about 40 acres, according to officials.

Authorities advised motorists and residents that smoke was visible in the area.

No additional details were immediately available.

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