Incident Update Rancho Fire
- Date:
- 07/17/2024
- Time:
- 9:26 AM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Rancho Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-07-13
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Southwest of Arvin
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Lightning
- Counties
- Kern
- Administration Unit
- Tulare
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 9,950
- Containment
- 78%
- Structures Threatened
- 0
- Structures Destroyed
- 0
- Structures Damaged
- 0
- Civilian Injuries
- 0
- Firefighter Injuries
- 0
- Civilian Fatalities
- 0
- Firefighter Fatalities
- 0
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The fire did not grow overnight, as firefighters patrolled the fireline and cooled hot spots. Today’s operation will focus on strengthening containment lines around the fire perimeter. The hot temperatures and low humidity, combined with steep rugged terrain, will continue to present a challenge.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders & Warnings
An evacuation ORDER is in effect for Genasys Protect Zone and KRN-495. You should Leave NOW. Visibility in the area will be reduced and roads may become blocked; if you do not leave now, you could be trapped, injured or killed. Critical access roads may be cut off due to fire or fire department equipment working in the area.
See the map below of the affected area. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1. Continue to check local media or Facebook.com/ReadyKern for updates.
SAFETY MESSAGE: Be aware that law enforcement and fire personnel will work more frequently in the area. Use caution, drive with your headlights on, and yield to emergency personnel.
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 5
- Water Tenders
- 6
- Dozers
- 1
- Total Personnel
- 31
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern County Fire Department |