UPDATE (8:30 p.m.)

The brush fire, named the Beale Fire, was announced as 100 percent contained around 8:30 p.m., according to Kern County Fire Department. A little over 8 acres was burned on Highway 58 west of Caliente Bodfish Road.

The Kern County Fire Department confirmed that a vehicle that left the road and caught fire spread to vegetation in the area. No injuries were reported.

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(Original story below)

A brush fire has closed Highway 58 near Caliente Bodfish Road Thursday evening, according to CHP and Kern County Fire Department.

Traffic is being diverted at Hart Flat Road.

Just before 5 p.m. CHP's Traffic Incident Information Page reports that a vehicle caught fire on westbound Highway 58 just west of Caliente Bodfish Road , spreading to surrounding hills. The fire is moving rapidly, according to a tweet by the Kern County Fire Department.

Avoid the area if you can. It's unknown when the area will reopen.

This story is developing and will be updated once more information is provided.