Evacuation order issued for parts of Tehachapi due to wildfire

The 'Orchard Fire' burning in Southeast, Tehachapi caused an evacuation order Wednesday evening. The fire is burning off Highline and Tehachapi Willow Springs Roads.

TEHACHAPI, Calif. (KERO) — An evacuation order has been issued for parts of Tehachapi following a wildfire that started on Wednesday.

The fire is burning near Highline & Tehachapi Willow Springs Road, and is at 830 acres per Watch Duty.

The City of Tehachapi says "Tehachapi Willow Springs Road is CLOSED. The evacuation shelter is located at the Tehachapi Education Center, 126 S. Snyder Avenue."

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