A rapidly spreading wildfire in Kern County ballooned from 100 acres to 2,000 acres within hours Thursday as crews battled difficult terrain near Ridgecrest, according to CAL FIRE .

The blaze , identified as the Canyon Fire, was first reported at 3:54 p.m. near Highway 14 and Highway 178.

By 4:02 p.m., officials said the fire had reached 100 acres and was 0% contained.

Just 10 minutes later, the wildfire surged to 800 acres before exploding to 2,000 acres by 5:52 p.m.

A rapidly spreading wildfire in Kern County ballooned from 100 acres to 2,000 acres within hours Thursday as crews battled difficult terrain near Ridgecrest, according to CAL FIRE. fire.ca.gov

By 4:02 p.m., officials said the fire had reached 100 acres and was 0% contained.

The blaze, identified as the Canyon Fire, was first reported at 3:54 p.m.…