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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
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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
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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.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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KCFD announces new Firehawk helicopters
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Fire Department is getting some impressive new equipment to help fight fires from the air. The department recently announced two Firehawk Helicopters that will be added to the fleet at a later date. United Rotorcraft will continue a partnership with KCFD and supply the two choppers. Democrat Fire burns at least 1,000 acres in Kern River canyon, Hwy 178 closed The Firehawks are transformed from Blackhawk helicopters into highly capable firefighting aircrafts through the U.S. Army Surplus program. They include enhancements like United Rotorcraft's exclusive landing gear, a 1,000 gallon tank for precise water drops and advanced avionics to improve situational awareness. Officials have not given an update yet on when the helicopters will be put to use. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Highway 178 reopens with fire at 50% containment
Highway 178 reopened Monday night after being closed for a day as crews worked to contain a brush fire in the Kern River Canyon. The 895-acre Democrat Fire was 50% contained Tuesday afternoon, according to Sequoia National Forest spokesperson Amy Masi. "Fire is still staffed 24 hours," Masi said in a text message. "Forward rate of spread has been stopped." The Democrat Fire started at about 3:30 p.m. Sunday about a mile north of the Upper Richbar picnic area along Highway 178 and grew to 895 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CalFire. Crews from the U.S. Forest Service and Kern County Fire Department had the fire 30% contained by Monday afternoon. Highway 178 reopened at 10 p.m. Monday night, according to the California Highway Patrol's Bakersfield office, and was closed again for maintenance in the early morning Tuesday. Kern County Fire Department spokesperson Jon Drucker previously told The Californian crews had initially responded to a call of a vehicle accident on Highway 178 but found no evidence of a crash. The cause of the fire will be investigated by the U.S. Forest Service.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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Kern County firefighters to conduct a public safety burn near Hwy 223
Video in the player above shows KGET's previous coverage on wildfire preparedness. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Fire Department is scheduled to conduct a public safety burn near Highway 223 Thursday evening. The burn is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. near Highway 223 between Highway 58 and Arvin, according to KCFD officials. The burn is scheduled to be completed by Thursday afternoon. The prescribed safety burn is dependent on weather and emergency activity levels in Kern County. Officials said the roadway is scheduled to be closed during the time of the prescribed burn. A prescribed burn is a prescription to treat an area through the reduction of vegetation. You may see or smell smoke. Officials with the fire department recommend staying vigilant and being informed by registering at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
