Incident Report
Kern County Fire Department


Andrew Freeborn
Bena Incident
DATE: March 27, 2023
TIME: 18:00
Incident Number
2313884
Incident tYPE
Reinforced Vehicle Fire
Location: Highway 58 East of Highway 223
Closest Community: Keene
Cause: Undetermined
Incident Narrative
KEENE, Calif., Monday evening Kern County firefighters were dispatched to a vehicle fire on highway 58 east of highway 223. The tractor trailer was well involved with fire upon arrival and high winds were pushing smoke across the highway. CHP closed lanes of traffic while firefighters fought to extinguish the fire burning the load of beer and wine.
Injuries/Fatalities
Injuries: 0
Fatalities: 0
Property Lost/Saved
Estimated Value LOSS: $0
Estimated Value SAVED: $0
KCFD Equipment Assigned
Engines: 11, 45, 54
Patrols: 11
Trucks: None
Specialty Equipment: WT12, B1
Total Personnel
11
Assisting Agencies
CHP, KC Environmental Health
On Call Fire Information Officer
Phone: 1-661-330-0133