Incident Update East Fire

Date:
08/02/2023
Time:
8:18 AM

Incident Facts

Name
East Fire
Start Date/Time
2023-08-01
Incident Status
Active
Location
24118 Round Mountain Road, Bakersfield
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Kern
Administration Unit
Kern County Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
1,540
Containment
50%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Road Closures

  • Round Mountain Rd is in effect between S Granite Rd & Kern River Ave.