Bakersfield, CA, USA - June 7, 2024

In the early hours of Friday, June 7th, 2024, the Bakersfield Fire Department sprang into action in response to multiple reports of a blazing fire. At around 7 am, firefighters were dispatched to tackle the inferno raging within a large single-story commercial structure. Upon arrival, initial assessments revealed an intense blaze emanating from the building, with flames visible through the roof.

Swift and decisive action was taken as firefighting crews swiftly deployed defensive operations. Exterior hand lines and ladder pipe truck operations were initiated to combat the ferocious flames engulfing the structure. Despite the valiant efforts of the firefighters, the battle against the fire continues, with crews remaining on scene to extinguish the remaining pockets of fire involvement.

The magnitude of the fire prompted a second alarm response, mobilizing approximately 27 firefighters from both the Bakersfield Fire Department and the Kern County Fire Department. The collaborative efforts of these firefighting units, alongside various assisting agencies including the Bakersfield Police Department, Bakersfield Building Department, Cal Water, Kern County Health Department, and Hall Ambulance, underscored the coordinated response to the emergency.