KCFD receives $90,500 grant for new 'Jaws of Life' equipment

The Kern County Fire Department has announced the receipt of a $90,500 grant to purchase new extraction equipment, commonly ...

Board of Supervisors seeks clarity on County's role related to ICE detention facilities

The Kern County Board of Supervisors issued a referral to seek clarity from state and federal agencies regarding the role of ...
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Update: Aqueduct Fire burns 13.5 acres in Kern County

The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. Read more on our AI policy here. Updated: 3:04 p.m. Sep. 7 First ...
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Update: Paladino Fire in Kern County now brought under full containment

Paladino Fire initially started 8:31 p.m. Sep. 2 in Kern County, California. It has burned 461 acres after being active for 17 days. The fire crew managed to contain the fire entirely by Friday ...

Prescribed burn set for Tillie Creek to reduce wildfire risk on Wednesday, October 22

USDA Forest Service firefighters will conduct a prescribed burn on Wednesday, October 22, in the Tillie Creek campground area ...
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GoFundMe created for Kern County firefighter chief's recovery after Canyon Fire crash

A GoFundMe campaign was made by the Kern County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1301, for Battalion Chief James Agee as he continues to recover after he was severely injured in a rollover crash while working ...

Update: Willow Fire in Kern County - Oct. 19 status

Willow Fire initially started 3:10 p.m. Aug. 22 in Kern County, California. It has been burning on private land for 58 days. At present, there is no available information on the containment or cause ...

Update: Assist/kern/desert Fire in Kern County - Oct. 17 status

Assist/kern/desert Fire initially started 6:51 p.m. April 24 in Kern County, California. It has been burning on private land for six months. Currently, there is no information on the containment of ...