Incident Report

Kern County Fire Department
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Erica Bain

Center Street (Taft) Structure Fire
DATE: February 8, 2023
TIME: 20:40

Incident Number

2023-00006278

Incident tYPE

Vacant Commercial Building Fire
Location: 400 block of Center St.
Closest Community: Taft
Cause: Under Investigation

Incident Narrative

On February 8th at 8:41 p.m., Kern County Fire Department units were dispatched to a reinforced structure fire at a large commercial strip mall, with both one-and two-story businesses, in the 400 block of Center Street in Taft. Due to early reports of several businesses being on fire, the size of the building and the amount of fire and smoke visible enroute to the fire, a second alarm response was requested for additional equipment and personnel. With the addition of this equipment, KCFD was able to make a defensive fire attack preventing the fire from spreading to adjacent buildings. In total, 6 engines and 4 trucks were dispatched to help mitigate further damage to adjacent businesses. 

The use of specialized equipment, like the fire trucks with aerial water capabilities along with firefighters on the ground with hose lines, helped prevent the fire from spreading even further. No one was hurt, and the cause of this fire is under investigation by Taft Police Department and the KCFD Arson Unit.

Injuries/Fatalities

Injuries: 0
Fatalities: 0

Property Lost/Saved

Estimated Value LOSS: $0
Estimated Value SAVED: $0

KCFD Equipment Assigned

Engines: 6 engines
Patrols:
Trucks: 4 trucks
Specialty Equipment:

Total Personnel

0

Assisting Agencies

Taft PD, PG&E, Taft Public Works, Bakersfield Fire Dept., KCSO

On Call Fire Information Officer

Phone: 1-661-330-0133

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