Incident Update Rancho Fire
- Date:
- 07/17/2024
- Time:
- 4:45 PM
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
- Kern County Fire Department
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 9,950
- Containment
- 78%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
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 Warning
The Evacuation ORDER for the portion of the Rancho Fire that is West of Bear Valley and Cummings Valley has been downgraded to an evacuation WARNING. The situation can change very quickly, and visibility in the area may be reduced and roads can become blocked. Upon returning please be prepared to leave.
Genasys Protect zone(s) KRN-495
Evacuation Boundaries
NORTH OF: El Paso Creek Road
SOUTH OF: Woodbine Court
EAST OF: David Road, Kenmar Lane
WEST OF: Comanche Point Road, Fox Ridge Court
Follow the link to view a map of the area under the Evacuation Order:
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