Incident Report
Kern County Fire Department


Nathan Goossens
Crystal Incident
DATE: May 16, 2023
TIME: 04:49
Incident Number
22242
Incident tYPE
Structure Fire
Location: 300 Block of Asher Ave.
Closest Community: Taft
Cause: Under Investigation
Incident Narrative
Taft, CA., Tuesday at approximately 4:59 A.M., The Kern County Fire Department responded to a reinforced structure fire in the 300 block of Asher Ave. Crews arrived on scene and found a detached garage fully involved with fire. There was one structure to the south that was immediately threatened. Eves from the roof of the exposure were starting to catch on fire. Crews pulled to hose lines and started knocking down the flames. Crews were able to keep the fire from spreading to the inside of the exposure. CHP responded to assist with a temporary road closure. The detached garage was a total loss. The fire was under control just before 5:25 A.M.. There were no injuries to fire personnel or civilians.
Injuries/Fatalities
Injuries: 0
Fatalities: 0
Property Lost/Saved
Estimated Value LOSS: $55,000
Estimated Value SAVED: $0
KCFD Equipment Assigned
Engines: 21,22,23,24
Patrols: None
Trucks: 21
Specialty Equipment: Battalion 2, PIO
Total Personnel
18
Assisting Agencies
CHP
On Call Fire Information Officer
Phone: 1-661-330-0133