Incident Report
Kern County Fire Department


Andrew Freeborn
Arvin Incident
DATE: April 6, 2023
TIME: 03:18
Incident Number
2315338
Incident tYPE
2nd Alarm Commercial Fire
Location: Stockton Ave and Sycamore Rd
Closest Community: Arvin
Cause: Undetermined
Incident Narrative
ARVIN, Calif., Thursday morning, just after 3:00 a.m., Kern County firefighters were dispatched to a fire in an abandoned commercial building. Upon arrival firefighters encountered a building approximately 20,000 square foot in size with heavy smoke and fire from the second story windows and roof. While firefighters gained entry into the building a water supply was established, and fire trucks were assigned to set up for aerial water operations. Through the use of an aerial water stream and interior fire attack the fire was knocked down approximately two hours after firefighters arrived on scene. No injuries were reported by civilians or firefighters.
Injuries/Fatalities
Injuries: 0
Fatalities: 0
Property Lost/Saved
Estimated Value LOSS: $0
Estimated Value SAVED: $0
KCFD Equipment Assigned
Engines: 11, 45, 51, 52, 54, 55
Patrols: 11
Trucks: 41, 55
Specialty Equipment: BS66, DIV2, SF5, KPIO, BATT1, BATT4, BATT5
Total Personnel
33
Assisting Agencies
Arvin Police Department, Hall Ambulance, PG&E, SoCal Gas
On Call Fire Information Officer
Phone: 1-661-330-0133