EAST BAKERSFIELD, CA - On Wednesday January 11th 2012, at approximately 1:50 P.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a structure fire in the 6300 block of Hehn Avenue in East Bakersfield. 19 firefighters responded to the incident.

Upon arrival, fire crews were faced with a developing fire on the 2nd story of a single family home. A reinforced alarm was called due to the possible extension of fire throughout the structure. Firefighters entered the building and made an aggressive attack of the fire preventing further spread; simultaneously ventilating the roof to allow the toxic products of combustion to escape from the burning building. The fire was brought under control in less than 15 minutes.

No one was at home at the time of the fire. However, a total of 8 adults and 4 children were displaced by the blaze.

Firefighters were able to save an estimated $150,000.00 to the structure. However, the  fire destroyed an estimated $50,000.00 to the structure and contents.

There were no reported injuries to firefighters or the public.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. However, an electrical short cannot be ruled out.