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KCFD: Evacuation Order for Twin Lakes due to rapidly spreading 222-acre vegetation fire
Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — An Evacuation Order is in place for the Twin Lakes area due to a vegetation fire, according to the Kern County Fire Department. The so-called "White" Fire was reported around 11:45 a.m. July 13, 2023. Kern County Fire reports is as being 222 acres and rapidly spreading. Air tankers have been called in to assist.
Lake Isabella man dies in motorcycle accident
The Kern County Coroner identified the man who was killed in a motorcycle accident July 2. Ric William Hartman, 76, of Lake Isabella was operating his motorcycle at 7:39 a.m. on State Route 178 west of Mobile Drive in Lake Isabella when he crashed. He died at the scene.
Rancho Fire burns east of Mettler, evacuation warning issued: Cal Fire
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A vegetation fire burning on Sebastian Road in Kern County that posed an immediate threat to life has been downgraded, according to Cal Fire. On July 13, Cal Fire and the Kern County Fire Department ordered an evacuation for genasys zone KRN-495, and KRN-118 near Arvin. The Rancho Fire is up […]
Neighborhood frustration near Tehachapi: Sand Canyon set to face days without electricity
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — In this triple-digit heat, many of us in Kern County are rushing inside air-conditioned spaces to cool down. However, for hundreds of Sand Canyon residents, utility company Southern California Edison has planned to shut off power for multiple days beginning next week. Southern California Edison,...
California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce selects Bakersfield to host 45th Annual Statewide Convention
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC) has announced that Bakersfield, California, will be the host city for its 45th Annual Statewide Convention. The convention will take place from August 21-23, 2024, at the Bakersfield Marriott located at the Convention Center. The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (KCHCC) will co-host the event.
Reeder fire destroys 3 homes in Lake Isabella: KCFD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A vegetation fire destroyed three homes in Lake Isabella over the weekend, according to Kern County Fire Department. On July 9th, KCFD fire crews were dispatched to a vegetation fire that engulfed two homes on Reeder Drive and Harnage Street. Strong winds caused the brush fire to spread across a field […]
Kern County firefighters swiftly extinguish grass fire near Highways 58 & 223
Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Fire Department quickly put out a grass fire north of the intersection of Highway 58 and Highway 223, near Bakersfield National Cemetery. Crews responded to the "Caliente Incident" on the evening of July 8, 2023. The fire was extinguished before sunset and...
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