Incident Report

Kern County Fire Department
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Andrew Freeborn

Filburn Incident
DATE: December 11, 2022
TIME: 00:45

Incident Number

2259683

Incident tYPE

Residential Structure Fire
Location: 800 Block of Filburn Ave
Closest Community: Wasco
Cause: Undetermined

Incident Narrative

Sunday, at approximately 12:45 am the Kern County Fire Department's Emergency Communications Center began receiving reports of a house fire in the 800 block of Filburn Ave with someone trapped inside. A reinforced structure fire response was dispatched and the first arriving crew encountered heavy fire from the front of a private residence.  

 

The first arriving crew confirmed someone was still inside the residence and initiated a search for them inside the structure. Subsequent arriving crews assisted with the search and fire extinguishment. The fire was brought under control after approximately 30 minutes.  

 

One person on scene was treated and transported to a local hospital. Another was found deceased within the residence.  

 

The Kern County Coroners Office was contacted and assisted at the scene. 

Photo Credit: Brandon Barraza

Injuries/Fatalities

Injuries: 1
Fatalities: 1

Property Lost/Saved

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

KCFD Equipment Assigned

Engines: 31, 32, 33, 34, 67
Patrols: None
Trucks: None
Specialty Equipment: B3, B4, BS66, A3, A4, SF6, DIV 3

Total Personnel

23

Assisting Agencies

KCSO, Hall Ambulance, PG&E Electric, SoCal Gas, and the City of Wasco Building Department.

On Call Fire Information Officer

Phone: 1-661-330-0133

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