Incident Report

Kern County Fire Department
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Andrew Freeborn

Trotter Incident - Vegetation Fire
DATE: August 14, 2023
TIME: 11:09

Incident Number

2337821

Incident tYPE

Vegetation Fire
Location: North of Cummings Valley Rd between Trotter Rd & Skyline Dr
Closest Community: Bear Valley Springs
Cause: Under Investigation

Incident Narrative

BEAR VALLEY SPRINGS, Calif., Monday morning, Kern County firefighters responded to reports of two separate fires in the area of Bear Valley Springs, dispatched within minutes of each other. A handful of KCFD firefighters did an outstanding job containing the Sheep Fire at 1.1 acres. The Trotter Fire was a threat to multiple homes as it spread quickly up steep terrain. Additional resources were requested, and an evacuation order was issued for an area in the path of the Trotter fire. Air and ground resources worked effectively together and were able to stop the forward progress of the fire allowing the evacuation order to be lifted. The fast response by firefighters kept the fire to approximately 40 acres with no reports of damaged or destroyed structures. Firefighters will remain on scene working through areas of burning thick vegetation until 100% containment is achieved. The cause of the Trotter Fire was determined to be a lightning strike.

 

Special thanks to members of Red Cross and Kern County Animal Services who quickly prepared and staffed the evacuation center.

Injuries/Fatalities

Injuries: 0
Fatalities: 0

Property Lost/Saved

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

KCFD Equipment Assigned

Engines: E16, E314, E318, E345, E356, E378
Patrols: P11, P12, P13, P16, P42, P47, P48
Trucks: None
Specialty Equipment: AU3, AU5, AU6, CREW10, Crew11, CREW12, Crew79, DIV2, DIV4, DOZ1 DOZ2, H407, BATT1, BATT20, BATT21, BATT6, KPIO, WT12, WT51, SF2

Total Personnel

135

Assisting Agencies

Bear Valley CSD, Bear Valley PD, KCSO, CalFire, CCI, CHP, Red Cross, KC Animal Services

On Call Fire Information Officer

Phone: 1-661-330-0133

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