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For more information on the Borel Post Fire Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER), please visit Borel Postfire Baer Information | InciWeb (wildfire.gov). 

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest. This order is effective from August 13, 2024, through August 27, 2024. 

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest. This Order is effective from August 12, 2024, through August 26, 2024. 

All Borel Fire evacuations have been lifted. Everyone in areas of active fires should “Know Your Zone.” Go to Genasys Protect (tinyurl.com/jcdv55f9) to identify the zone you reside in.

This is a message from the Kern County Fire Department

This is a message from the Kern County Fire Department

Evacuation Updates:KRN- 747Genasys Zone KRN-747 has been split into two different zones, 747-A and 747-B.Genasys Zone KRN-747-A has been downgraded to an Evacuation Warning. Those that are now under an evacuation warning should be prepared to LEAVE. The situation can change very quickly, and visibility in the area may be reduced and roads can become blocked.

Borel Fire Community MeetingSunday, August 4, 2024Fire Information: 559-481-7849, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.   Media Line: 559-492-9967, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Email: 2024.lightning@firenet.gov

2024 Borel FirePress Release Fire Information: 559-481-7849, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.   Media Line: 559-492-9967, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Email: 2024.lightning@firenet.gov

Borel Fire, Kern CountyThe Borel Fire is growing rapidly. Fire behavior is extreme. The situation is very dynamic, and evacuation warnings and orders are going into effect frequently.