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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Firefighters battle 3,000 acre fire near 5 Dogs Range, evacuation order in place
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Firefighters with the Kern County Fire Department are battling a 3,000 acre fire near 5 Dogs Range Friday afternoon. The fire was reported at 1:57 p.m. east of Highway 65, according to officials. Man on probation arrested on suspicion of marijuana, cocaine possession for sale According to the Genasys Protect website, an evacuation order has been put in place for KRN-606. Evacuation warnings have been put in place for KRN-600 and KRN-601. For more information, click here. 17 News has contacted the fire department for more information. There is no information on containment or the cause of the fire. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kern County Fire Dept. shares rendering of Firehawk helicopter
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Fire Department released renderings of its Firehawk helicopter which is set to level up firefighting power by 400% per helicopter, according to the Kern County Fire Department. The Firehawk helicopter will bring water drops from 250 gallons to 1,000 gallons per drop. Fire officials said the helicopters will be life-saving, wildfire-fighting machines that protect Kern County. The projected delivery for the Firehawk is set for 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
05-06-2025
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- CBS News
Fort Fire burns over 130 acres in Kern County near Lebec along the 5 Freeway
A 133-acre wildfire burning in Kern County near Lebec has prompted evacuation warnings on Thursday morning. The fire was first reported shortly before midnight near Lebec along the southbound 5 Freeway near the Fort Tejon ramp, according to the Kern County Fire Department. As of Thursday morning, the fire is 5% contained with crews actively working to limit it from spreading, the KCFD said. Fire officials issued evacuation warnings for several areas along the Golden State Freeway. Residents are being told to be prepared to leave their homes if there is a wildfire threat in their area. Areas under evacuation warning: North of: Temescal Drive, Digier Road South of: Golden State Freeway East of: Grapevine Road West of: Golden State Freeway All four KCFD hand crews were called to battle the scene, as well as Helicopter 407 for its night water dropping capabilities. The California Highway Patrol in Bakersfield has closed the #4 lane from south of Grapevine Road to the Upper Water Hole. Drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes while traveling. The cause of the fire is unknown. It is unclear if any injuries have been reported.
Hindustan Times
30-05-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Frazier Park fire: Map, location, and evacuation updates as blaze grows to 150 acres in Kern County, California
A fast-moving brush fire erupted near Frazier Park on Thursday afternoon, prompting a swift joint response from the Kern County Fire Department and the U.S. Forest Service. Fueled by dry conditions and strong winds, the blaze posed an immediate threat to nearby homes and vegetation, drawing multiple firefighting units to the scene. See the Frazier Prak fire map here. Also Read: Yellowstone to Yosemite: 10 epic national parks to explore in June 2025 The Frazier Park fire ignited in the mountainous region of Frazier Park, California, triggering a rapid emergency response. First reported just before 2 p.m. on May 29, 2025, the fire began near 1442 Frazier Mountain Park Road, close to the intersection with Cuddy Canyon Road—an area situated just east of the heart of the Frazier Park community, as reported by Bakersfield The fire quickly spread across rugged terrain, raising concerns for nearby residents and prompting swift action from both the Kern County Fire Department and the U.S. Forest Service. Also Read: Nathan Vilas Laatsch: US govt employee arrested for attempting to leak classified info to a foreign government As the Frazier Fire continues to grow, evacuation warnings have been issued for nearby communities due to its proximity to residential areas. According to The Signal Santa Clarita Valley, while no mandatory evacuations or designated shelters have been officially confirmed at this time, authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and are urging residents in the affected and surrounding areas to stay vigilant. The fast-moving nature of the Frazier Fire and its proximity to homes have prompted precautionary evacuation warnings. The evacuation warnings are still in place at this time amid the growing blaze, says the KFCD.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
2 adults, 2 children displaced after house fire in Rosamond: KCFD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A house fire in Rosamond left two adults and two children displaced on Saturday, according to the Kern County Fire Department. On May 24 at about 4:40 p.m., Kern County firefighters responded to a report of a house fire in the 6200 block of Sweetser Road, Rosamond. A large column of smoke was seen by firefighters and captured by an ALERTCalifornia fire camera, the fire department said. Objects around the house — such as vehicles, trees, farm equipment, outbuildings and yard clutter — were ignited by desert winds and created 'a 360-degree firestorm around the home,' according to KCFD. Wildfire precautions saved this man's home from disaster A search of the home found one unharmed dog, and the dog was returned to her owners, officials said. According to KCFD, the fire left two adults and two children displaced. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is still unknown. A neighboring house to the west of the home also collapsed, KCFD said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
