Incident Update Breckenridge Fire
- Date:
- 07/09/2024
- Time:
- 9:37 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Breckenridge Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-07-09
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Breckenridge Road, east of Traina Court
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Kern
- Administration Unit
- Kern County Fire Department
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 400
- Containment
- 0%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The Breckenridge Fire has burned 400 acres of grass and brush and is 0% contained, spreading rapidly. Current conditions are 109°F, 10% humidity, with NW winds at 5 mph, gusting to 10 mph. The fire threatens critical communication sites as it runs upslope, driven by terrain and wind. Significant air and ground resources, including those from CAL FIRE, are working to construct and improve control lines.