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This fire was ignited by lightning on the afternoon of July 13. It started on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the Carizzo Plain National Monument.
| Current as of | Thu, 07/25/2024 - 12:49 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Carizzo Plain National Monument |
| Incident Commander | BLM Bakersfield Field Office |
| Incident Description | Wildfire burning in short and long grass fuel type. |
| Coordinates |
35° 11' 58'' Latitude
-119° 4' 44
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 44 |
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| Size | 12,703 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Long and short rangeland grasses. |
| Significant Events | The fire has moved off BLM lands and is impacting lands in Kern County. It has been wind driven. |
| Planned Actions |
It will be critical to get more resources on the fire. Crews will work to contain with fireline. |
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| Remarks |
Evacuation Orders are in place for Kern County evacuation zone KRN-249-A. No structures have been damaged. Updated acreage due to more accurate mapping. |
| Weather Concerns | Hot, dry temperatures, low relative humidity and wind. |
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