Incidents
News
2nd Alarm Structure Fire in Bakersfield
08-15-2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010 at approximately 03:08 AM., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a structure fire at North Chester Ave. and 38th St. in Bakersfield.
Train Vs. Vehicle near Shafter
08-09-2010
Friday, August 6, 2010 at approximately 3:59 P.M., an Amtrak Train with 219 Passengers, struck a big rig truck hauling roofing materials at the intersection of Shafter Avenue and Central Valley Highway
Bull Fire Near Kernville
08-04-2010
On Monday July 26th 2010 at approximately 1:45 P.M., the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Kern County Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire in the area of Burlando Road, west of the Kern River in Kernville.
Vegatation Fire
08-03-2010
FORT TEJON- CA, On Tuesday August 3rd 2010 at approximately 4:45 P.M., the Kern County Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire in the center divider of Interstate 5, near Fort Tejon.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Scheduled
08-02-2010
Now is the perfect time to get rid of old chemicals, paints, pesticides, automotive fluids, batteries and household cleaners that you have in your garage or under the sink.
West Fire Near Tehachapi
08-02-2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at 2:57 PM Kern County Fire Department received a call for a vegetation fire near the Old West Ranch community, southeast of Tehachapi.
Notice to Residents and Businesses Impacted by the West Fire
08-02-2010
The County of Kern is working with State and Federal agencies to assess damage caused by the West Fire.
Wildfire Awareness Information
07-31-2010
More and more people are making their homes in woodland settings – in or near forests, rural areas, or remote mountain sites. There, homeowners enjoy the beauty of the environment but face the very real danger of wildfire.
