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 Forests 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.