Incident Update Sky Fire

Date:
06/19/2024
Time:
2:19 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Sky Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-06-19
Incident Status
Active
Location
Elk Hills Road and Skyline Road, west of Bakersfield
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Kern
Administration Unit
Kern County Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
528
Containment
20%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Moderate rate of spread through grass and brush with winds gusting up to 18 miles per hour. Fire is in a remote area with difficult access. Fire presents a threat to high-voltage power lines. CAL FIRE air and ground resources assigned.