Incident Update White Fire

Date:
07/15/2024
Time:
8:10 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
Unified Command: CAL FIRE and Kern County Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
5,536
Containment
23%
Structures Threatened
1,500
Structures Destroyed
2
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
0
Firefighter Injuries
0
Civilian Fatalities
0
Firefighter Fatalities
0

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters are actively combating the fire both from the air and the ground. Multiple helicopters are targeting the hottest spots with water drops, while air tankers are deploying fire retardant (Phos-Chek) to slow the blaze, allowing ground crews to establish containment lines. The fire is burning through tall grass and brush, with the terrain influencing its movement. The fire is backing in some areas, while it is advancing uphill in others. Under certain conditions, there is a risk of short-range spotting when the fire moves uphill. High temperatures and low humidity continue to pose a significant concern for fire behavior for the foreseeable future.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Mandatory Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones. Leave now!

KRN-150-B

If the fire has impacted you and you need assistance, please call
1-800-RED-CROSS.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
61
Water Tenders
16
Helicopters
6
Dozers
38
Hand Crews
22
Total Personnel
737

Cooperating Agencies

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