Photo by Patrick Ray
Staff Reports
Today, the Borel fire expanded at a rapid pace due to hot and dry conditions, along with high wind gusts pushing through the Kern River Canyon. As the fire moves eastward, crews are working on structure protection near the Democrat Fire Station and building fire control lines. Aviation resources are actively engaging the fire as terrain limits the use of dozers. The Kern County Fire Department issued an evacuation order for zone KRN-403-A. An evacuation warning is active for Zones KRN-403-B, KRN-736, KRN-737, KRN-738.
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning, meaning that critical fire weather conditions exist. Fires that start can quickly grow in size and intensity during this time. The order is in effect until 11 pm pdt Saturday, July 27th.
State Route 178 remains closed in the fire area
