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2024 SQF Lightning

Unit Information

220 E. Morton Ave 
Porterville, 
93257 
220 E. Morton Ave 
Porterville, 
93257 

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Borel Fire: Kern County Evacuation Order 07-25-2024

2024 SQF Lightning
Publication Type: Announcement - 07/25/2024 - 16:48

This is a message from the Kern County Fire Department

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This is an update for the Borel Fire in the Breckenridge area. KRN-403-A has been upgraded to an Evacuation Order. You should Leave NOW. Visibility in the area will be reduced and roads may become blocked; if you do not leave now, you could be trapped, injured or killed.

If you have physical limitations and require evacuation assistance, please call the Aging & Adult Services hotline at 1-855-264-6565. We will not be able to guarantee assistance after 9:00 pm.

**Please plan to use Caliente Bodfish Rd SOUTH to the Tehachapi Area when evacuating the area. Evacuees are advised not to access Caliente Creek Rd**

An evacuation center has been set up at:

Tehachapi Education Center

126 S. Snyder Ave.

Tehachapi, CA 93561

Animal Services will assist with sheltering companion animals at the center.

 

Genays Protect zone KRN-403-A

Evacuation Boundaries

NORTH OF: Forest Route 28S07

SOUTH OF: State Route 178

EAST OF: Breckenridge Rd, State Route 178

WEST OF: Forest Route 28S19

Follow the link to view a map of the area under the Evacuation Order https://go.genasys.com/y3vaii

For the most updated information, please continue to monitor local media or visit Facebook.com/ReadyKern

If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1.