Over 200 structures damaged or destroyed from Borel Fire: Kern County Fire Department

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As repopulation began for Havilah residents earlier this week, the Kern County Fire Department released data on damage to homes and structures due to the Borel Fire.

On Aug. 7, residents of Havilah and nearby areas were allowed back on their properties . The Kern County Fire Department inspected structures in the area and created a map listing each structure, as well as how damaged it was after the fire. Click here to access the map.

The Kern County Fire Department Damage Report states:

• 223 structures and dwellings were destroyed
• 16 Residential, commercial or minor structures were damaged
• 8,698 Residential, commercial or minor structures were not damaged by the Borel Fire.

Of the 223 destroyed structures and dwellings, KCFD says there were 70 miscellaneous structures, 63 single-family homes, 55 mobile homes, 34 motorhomes and 1 commercial building.

A local assistance center, located at 6401 Lake Isabella Boulevard, will be open Aug. 10 to support residents impacted by the Borel Fire. Free childcare will be available for those aged 10 and younger, according to organizers.

The fire started on July 24 when a driver crashed his vehicle down an embankment near Democrat Road starting a fire that quickly spread to the mountainside. The fire has burned 59,288 acres and is at 84% containment.

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