Incident Update White Fire

Situation Summary

7.18.24 - Currently, smoke is present in the area surrounding the White Fire. Firefighters are on the scene and aware of the situation. An internal island of fuel, consisting of grass and brush, is burning. There is no threat to the containment lines or the perimeter. Smoke will be visible throughout the day.

Air and ground operations are actively extinguishing hot spots while patrolling the fireline. Fire behavior was minimal throughout the night as crews focused on cooling hot spots throughout the night. Hand crews and bulldozers continue prioritizing the construction and strengthening of containment lines through the evening. Overnight weather provided some relief from earlier wind challenges.

Road Closures

170th St. West, North of Rosamond Blvd.

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Evacuation ORDER is in effect. Leave NOW. Visibility in the area will be reduced and roads may become blocked; if you do not leave now, you could be trapped, injured or killed. Critical access roads may be cut off due to fire or fire department equipment working in the area. 

• Genasys Protect Zone
• KRN-150-B
• KRN-150-E

SAFETY MESSAGE: Be aware that law enforcement and fire personnel will work more frequently in the area. Use caution, drive with your headlights on, and yield to emergency personnel.

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

Engines

70

Water Tenders

13

Helicopters

5

Dozers

33

Hand Crews

21

Total Personnel

829

Cooperating Agencies