Frandy Fire initially started 8:10 p.m. June 24 in Kern County, California. It has been burning on private land for 15 hours.

The Kern County Fire Department says a “Charlie” Strike Team, “Hand Crew” Strike Team, ... and the “Bravo” team consists of 5 fire engines as well as 22 firefighters.

Granite Fire initially started 2:45 a.m. June 24 in Kern County, California. It has burned 175 acres after being active for ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A brand new fire engine was delivered to Station 67 in northwest Bakersfield on Friday afternoon. The fire engine, a Pierce Enforcer Type 1, comes with equipment and ...

The Kern County Fire Department sent a Type-3 Strike Team to the Hughes Fire Thursday morning. KCFD says it is the first engine company from Kern to assist crews working the fire near Castaic.

This is the story of an aging Kern County fire truck that in its retirement years has found a whole new level of heroic usefulness more than 6,000 miles from its former home in Central California.

Efforts to stabilize the Kern County Fire Department budget could result in some stations being closed, either on a permanent basis or temporarily. Department leaders say routine upkeep has been ...

Even with about a third of Kern County Fire Department personnel helping battle fires in Los Angeles County, local homes are still protected, Chief Aaron Duncan told the Board of ...

Lightning caused the fire and Kern County firefighters were able to contain the fire with the help of the forest service. Lomar – The fire was discovered at 9:37 a.m. on Monday.

A 600-acre fire that broke out Friday afternoon in Kern County is now 45% contained, officials said. No structures have been destroyed and evacuation orders will be lifted Saturday at noon ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County fire resources are being diverted to a Ventura County fire that erupted to 9,000 acres Wednesday afternoon. The Kern County Fire Department says a “Charlie” ...