The Kern County Fire Department are battling a brush burning in Lebec Thursday morning.

The so-called "Fort Fire" was seen burning in the hills along the Southbound Interstate 5 neat the Fort Tejon ramp.

Eyewitness News Chief Meteorologist Ilya Neyman captured video of the flames as they grew.

The fire is now at 133.2 acres with 5% containment.

Evacuation warnings are still in place at this time, says ReadyKern.

This is a developing story. Check back later for details.

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