UPDATE 7:23 PM: All evacuations have been lifted. The fire has burned 192 acres, and forward progress has been stopped.UPDATE 7:00 PM: Zone TFT-275-B has been downgraded to an evacuation warning. You can view a map of the evacua tions on Genasys.UPDATE 6:43 PM: Evacuation Warnings have been issued for Zones: TFT-265 TFT-267.ORIGINAL ARTICLEThe Pierce Fire is forcing evacuations in the Taft area, with the Kern County Sheriff's Office issuing an evacuation order for zone TFT-275B.The affected area is west of North Tenth Street. Deputies say there is an imminent threat to life and are telling people in that zone to leave immediately.Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of the flames. The fire has burned 50 acres of grass and brush.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.Stay in Touch with Us Anytime, Anywhere: Download Our Free App for Apple and Android Sign Up for Our Daily E-mail Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us on YouTube ...read more read less