UPDATE: KCFD says the fire is out, but traffic is still backed up along EB Hwy. 58 near Keene at this time.
The fire covered a total of 1/2 an acre. There were no injuries.
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According to California Highway Patrol, traffic is backed up on Eastbound of Highway 58 near Hart Flat Road as fire crews work to put out a fire.
Kern County Fire Department says the blaze started as a car fire and spread to the nearby brush.
No word yet on how big this fire is.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.