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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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    Email:
    2024.lightning@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    559-481-7849
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    8 am - 8 pm
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    2024.lightning@firenet.gov
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Borel Fire: Kern County Evacuation Order Zone KRN-738, 07-26-2024

2024 SQF Lightning
Publication Type: Announcement - 07/26/2024 - 08:24

This is a message from the Kern County Fire Department

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This is an update for the Borel Fire in the Havilah area. Zone(s) KRN-738 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.

**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.

 

Evacuation Boundaries:

North of: Stagecoach Dr.

South of: Pine St.

East of: Foxtail Canyon Rd.

West of: Red Mountain

Affected Genasys Protect zone(s) KRN-738

Follow the link to view a map of the area under the Evacuation Order:

https://go.genasys.com/gryljl

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