Firefighter injured in hit-and-run while battling semi-truck fire on Highway 99
A firefighter was struck by a hit-and-run driver while on a call to a semi-truck on fire on Highway 99 early Sunday ...
Firefighter dodges vehicle while fighting fire on Hwy 99
As firefighters were battling a fully engulfed trailer fire, a firefighter had to dodge an oncoming vehicle on Highway 99 ...
Man upset over messages on girlfriend’s phone sets fire to her lawn, CA officials say
A man upset over messages on his girlfriend’s phone threatened to kill her, then he set fire to her front lawn, California ...
Kern County Fire Department to host job fest
The Kern County Fire Department is hosting a hiring event April 1 to present the community information about future jobs in ...
Snowpack jumps to near average, but fire danger remains
A recent spate of storms across Central California has brought the state's snowpack to near average levels, but that's not likely to reduce the threat of wildfires as the temperature warms up. The ...
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Hangar fire at Tehachapi Municipal Airport extinguished by KCFD
According to KCFD, the closest fire hydrant was more than 800 feet away from the hangar. Crews quickly plumbed a 4-inch hose ...
Man convicted of arson and criminal threats after lighting girlfriend's lawn on fire: DA
A Kern County jury has convicted a man on multiple charges, including felony arson and attempted criminal threats, after he ...
New Cal Fire maps show areas of wildfire hazard. What do they say about Sacramento County?
The new fire hazard severity zone maps issued by Cal Fire this week are part of a two-month statewide rollout.
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Kern County Public Safety Career Expo set for March 29
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County officials are hosting a career expo later this month highlighting jobs available in law enforcement and the Kern County Fire Department. The Public Safety ...