Incident Update White Fire

Date:
07/22/2024
Time:
5:18 PM

Incident Facts

Name
White Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-13
Incident Status
Active
Location
11 miles South of Tehachapi
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Lightning
Counties
Kern
Administration Unit
Kern County Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
5,536
Containment
95%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
2
Structures Damaged
2
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
1
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Fire activity continues to be minimal and is confined within well established boundaries. Ongoing efforts are dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the land affected. This strategic focus seeks to mitigate any ecological damage and facilitate the natural recovery of the environment.

For more details, you can visit:
htstps://kernemergencies.com/emergency-event/white-fire/

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
36
Water Tenders
9
Helicopters
4
Dozers
12
Hand Crews
30
Total Personnel
751

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Kern County Fire Department, Kern County Sheriff's Department, Kern County OES, CalOES, California Department of Corrections, and Southern California Edison.