Incident Report
Kern County Fire Department


Andrew Freeborn
Wayne Incident
DATE: September 7, 2022
TIME: 13:38
Incident Number
2243436
Incident tYPE
Structure Fire
Location: 1600 Wayne St
Closest Community: Ridgecrest
Cause: Undetermined
Incident Narrative
Wednesday, Kern County firefighters were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a passenger vehicle fully involved with fire, near a residence. After further investigation, it was apparent the fire had spread into the home. Firefighters made an aggressive attack on the fire and conducted a search for any possible victims inside the residence. The residence was all clear, as police officers from the Ridgecrest Police Department had notified occupants of the home to evacuate prior to firefighters arriving. Firefighters declared a knockdown of the fire approximately 30 minutes after arrival. One person, the driver of the passenger vehicle, was transported via ground ambulance for non life-threatening injuries.
Injuries/Fatalities
Injuries: 1
Fatalities: 0
Property Lost/Saved
Estimated Value LOSS: $0
Estimated Value SAVED: $0
KCFD Equipment Assigned
Engines: E73, E74, E77
Patrols: _None
Trucks: _None
Specialty Equipment: _None, KPIO
Total Personnel
10
Assisting Agencies
Hall Ambulance, Ridgecrest Police Department
On Call Fire Information Officer
Phone: 661-330-0133