Update: Nearly fully contained - Tower Fire in Kern County now at 98%

As of Monday morning, the fire crew effectively contained 50% of this wildfire. Investigations into its cause are still ...

Tower Fire burns 2,500+ acres east of Bakersfield, evacuation warning lifted

Fire crews in Kern County are working to contain a wildfire burning in east Bakersfield, known as the “Tower Fire.”The fire ...
23ABC News Bakersfield

Vegetation fire burns over 2,000 acres near Edison Highway and Comanche Drive

A fast-moving vegetation fire has burned over 2,000 acres near Edison Highway and Comanche Drive in Kern County.

Fire in east Bakersfield burns over 2K acres

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Firefighters are trying to contain a fire that broke out Sunday in east Bakersfield. According ...

Breaking: Baker Fire reported in Kern County on May 6

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:35 p.m. at in Kern County, California. Baker Fire has been burning on private land. At ...
Modesto Bee

Update: Tower Fire burns 2,500 acres in Kern County

Tower Fire initially started today at 3:51 p.m. at Edison Highway and Comanche Drive, Bakersfield in Kern County, California.

'Havilah Fire' burns 31.8 acres, contained at 20%; crews to remain overnight: KCFD

Fire crews are battling a vegetation fire that broke out in the area formerly known as Havilah just before 2 p.m., accoridng ...
GV Wire

Kern County Crews Stop Havilah Fire at 31 Acres Within Hours, Officials Say

Wildfire near Havilah in Kern County contained within hours. Learn about the rapid response and current fire status.

40-year-old Frazier Park man airlifted to hospital after solo-vehicle crash on Highway 99

A 40-year-old Frazier Park man was airlifted to the hospital with severe injuries after a solo-vehicle crash on Highway 99 Tuesday morning.The California Highwa ...