Incident Report
Kern County Fire Department


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"No Name" Incident - Vegetation Fire
DATE: August 5, 2023
TIME: 11:25
Incident Number
2336353
Incident tYPE
Vegetation Fire
Location: Sand Canyon
Closest Community: Inyokern
Cause: Undetermined
Incident Narrative
INYOKERN, Calif., Saturday, Kern County firefighters responded to reports of a vegetation fire four miles west of the Brown Rd and Hwy 395 intersection. Upon arrival, a search of the canyon was completed to ensure no individuals were camping or hiking in the area. Kern County firefighters worked to coordinate incoming resources while beginning fire suppression along the fire’s perimeter. Once BLM resources arrived, a transfer of command was made, and Kern County resources were completed.
Photo by Laura Austin of The News Review Ridgecrest
Injuries/Fatalities
Injuries: 0
Fatalities: 0
Property Lost/Saved
Estimated Value LOSS: $0
Estimated Value SAVED: $0
KCFD Equipment Assigned
Engines: E81, E83
Patrols: P83, P81, P84
Trucks: None
Specialty Equipment: WT83, BATT8, AU2, AU3, AU5
Total Personnel
14
Assisting Agencies
CA Desert District BLM
On Call Fire Information Officer
Phone: 1-661-330-0133