Incident Report
Kern County Fire Department


Joe Appleton
Alvin Incident
DATE: December 15, 2022
TIME: 15:30
Incident Number
2260474
Incident tYPE
Structure Fire
Location: Alvin Way/Ashworth Rd
Closest Community: Oildale
Cause: Undetermined
Incident Narrative
On December 15, 2022, at approximately 3:30 pm, the Kern County Fire Department received a report of a structure fire in the area of North Chester and China Grade Loop. While en route, firefighters saw a large column of black smoke north of the original location. When Kern County Firefighters arrived at the intersection of Alvin Way and Ashworth Rd, they found a large metal building and debris around the building on fire. Four engines, one ladder truck, one water tender, one paramedic squad, and two chief officers were assigned to the fire. Firefighters worked to extinguish the fire and keep the fire from spreading to oil tanks, tires, and vehicles. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Injuries/Fatalities
Injuries: 0
Fatalities: 0
Property Lost/Saved
Estimated Value LOSS: $60,000
Estimated Value SAVED: $5,000
KCFD Equipment Assigned
Engines: 61, 63, 64, 65, wt67, Squad 6
Patrols: None
Trucks: None
Specialty Equipment: None
Total Personnel
20
Assisting Agencies
BFD
On Call Fire Information Officer
Phone: 1-661-330-0133