Incident Update White Fire

Situation Summary

Fire activity remained minimal overnight, with no active fire spread. Firefighters patrolled the fireline and extinguished hot spots. Today, hand crews and bulldozers will continue to build and reinforce containment lines. Hot spots are being extinguished using air and ground firefighting resources, with helicopters targeting the hottest spots with water drops. Weather conditions will continue to pose a challenge, as high temperatures and low humidity will impact the fire area throughout the week.

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

An evacuation ORDER is now in effect for Genasys Protect Zone KRN-150-E. You should 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. 

See the map below of the affected area. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1. Continue to check local media or Facebook.com/ReadyKern for updates.

ALL OTHER EVACUATION ORDERS AND WARNINGS REMAIN IN EFFECT

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

61

Water Tenders

16

Helicopters

6

Dozers

38

Hand Crews

22

Total Personnel

749

Cooperating Agencies