BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A vegetation fire erupted Thursday afternoon near Frazier Mountain Park Road, prompting a rapid response from firefighting crews and the issuance of multiple evacuation warnings, according to the Kern County Fire Department.
The blaze was first reported shortly before 2 p.m. at 1442 Frazier Mountain Park Road. Ground crews, including hand teams and firefighting equipment, were quickly dispatched to contain the fire as it moved through brush in the area.
Officials confirmed the fire spread across approximately 43.1 acres. In response to the growing threat, evacuation warnings were issued for zones KRN-563, KRN-559, KRN-555, KRN-557, KRN-549, and KRN-547.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and have urged residents in the affected zones to remain alert and prepared to evacuate if necessary. No injuries or structural damages have been reported at this time.
