Incident Report
Kern County Fire Department
Jake Cagle
Desert Incident
DATE: February 14, 2023
TIME: 08:57
Incident Number
2307102
Incident tYPE
Structure fire
Location: 432 Fountain Street
Closest Community: Ridgecrest
Cause: Undetermined
Incident Narrative
RIDGECREST, Calif., On February 14, 2023, Kern County Fire Department units were dispatched to a reinforced structure fire in the 400 block of Fountain Street. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered an attached garage fully involved with fire and threatening additional homes. Responding resources made a rapid stop of the fire, battling 40 mph winds to protect adjacent structures. No injuries reported.
Injuries/Fatalities
Injuries: 0
Fatalities: 0
Property Lost/Saved
Estimated Value LOSS: $70,000
Estimated Value SAVED: $190,000
KCFD Equipment Assigned
Engines: 8
Patrols: None
Trucks: 1
Specialty Equipment: 1
Total Personnel
32
Assisting Agencies
China Lake FD, Ridgecrest PD
On Call Fire Information Officer
Phone: 1-661-330-0133
