Incident Report
Kern County Fire Department


Marcus Rodriguez
Schuster Incident
DATE: January 29, 2023
TIME: 20:49
Incident Number
2304705
Incident tYPE
Structure Fire
Location: 29000 Block Schuster Rd.
Closest Community: McFarland
Cause: Undetermined
Incident Narrative
MCFARLAND, Calif., Sunday Kern County Firefighters were dispatched to a Structure Fire. While en route the Captain from KCFD Engine 37 reported flames were visible from a distance and the alarm was upgraded to a Reinforced Structure Fire response. Additionally, Engine 937 from North Kern State prison and a KCFD Water Tender were requested.
On arrival, firefighters found an approximately 3500 sq ft single story, abandoned residential structure well-involved with fire. Firefighters worked to establish a water supply in the rural area and the fire was brought under control after approximately three hours.
Crews remained on scene well into the night to ensure mop up was complete.
Injuries/Fatalities
Injuries: 0
Fatalities: 0
Property Lost/Saved
Estimated Value LOSS: $400,000
Estimated Value SAVED: $0
KCFD Equipment Assigned
Engines: E33, E37, E34, E31, E32
Patrols: None
Trucks: None
Specialty Equipment: WT51, SF6, B3, B6
Total Personnel
25
Assisting Agencies
North Kern State Prison E937
On Call Fire Information Officer
Phone: 1-661-330-0133