Incident Update White Fire
- Date:
- 07/24/2024
- Time:
- 3:41 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
- 98%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- 2
- Structures Damaged
- 2
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- 1
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Fire activity remains minimal and confined within well-established boundaries. Current efforts are dedicated to preserving and restoring the land affected by the fire. These efforts include initiatives to mitigate any ecological damage caused by the fire and facilitate the natural recovery of the environment. The strategic focus on restoration and conservation is essential to ensure the long-term health and resilience of the ecosystem.
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
- 20
- Water Tenders
- 3
- Helicopters
- 0
- Dozers
- 1
- Hand Crews
- 8
- 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. |