Incident Update Borel Fire
- Date:
- 08/24/2024
- Time:
- 1:36 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Borel Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-07-24
- Incident Status
- Finalized
- Location
- Highway 178, East of Democrat
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Kern
- Administration Unit
- Sequoia National Forest
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 59,288
- Containment
- 94%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- 223
- Structures Damaged
- 29
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Borel Fire: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/casqf-borel-fire
Acres: 59,288 Containment: 94%
Total Personnel: 208
There is no expectation for additional growth on the Borel Fire, but crews remain ready to respond to any unexpected fire behavior. The focus is on suppression repair and eliminating flare ups in steep terrain within the fire’s perimeter. Several evacuations were lifted yesterday, leaving only two areas under Evacuation Order.
The planned actions will continue to prioritize fire containment, suppression repair, and community protection while emphasizing safety and collaboration with partner agencies. Crews will focus on constructing direct containment lines whenever possible and identifying control points in areas where this approach is not feasible.
For more information on the Borel Fire, visit:https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/casqf-borel-fire
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Sequoia National Forest & BLM Closures & Restrictions
Sequoia National Forest lands, roads, trails, and recreation sites around the Trout and Long Fires are temporarily closed under Forest Order No. 0513-24-12. Lands, roads, trails, and recreation sites around the Borel Fire are closed under Forest Order No. 0513-24-14. Fire restrictions are in effect under Forest Order No. 0513-24-10. All orders, maps, and accompanying appendices can be found on the Forest’s website: tinyurl.com/2en2d36k. The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office has temporarily closed Long Valley Campground, Chimney Creek Campground, and portions of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). View the emergency closure order here: tinyurl.com/4mprcb9b. The PCT is closed between Hwy 178 at Walker Pass (mile 653) and the South Fork of the Kern River bridge (mile 717.7).
Road Closures
Caliente Bodfish Road is now open, however crews remain in the area with heavy apparatus performing work on and near the roads; please proceed with caution. Visit the Kern County Public Works Department website for the additional information on county road closures (tinyurl.com/z6crvp6t)
Large-Animal Assistance
The rodeo grounds in Kernville (467 Scodie Ave., Kernville) is available for residents who need to move large animals or livestock. For more information, contact Orion, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 661-340-0026.