The Peak Fire broke out just before 12 pm on Tuesday. It's since exploded to 1,600 acres.
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Southern California Edison cameras showed the heavy smoke in the area.
The fire has caused some evacuation orders and warnings
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At last report, the fire was 5% contained.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, but officials said there had been many lightning fires across the Kern River Valley.