VIDEO: Fire burns in California railroad yard

  • Source: KGET-TV NBC/CW+ 17 Bakersfield
  • Published: 10/16/2023 12:00 AM

PHOTOS: An outside fire has been reported in a railroad yard in central Bakersfield on Sunday near California Avenue and Elm Street. According to reports, the outside fire is burning in a train yard west of Bakersfield High School. Black smoke was reported to have been seen in the area. Bakersfield and Kern County fire crews are currently on scene assessing the blaze. A total of five engines and 17 firefighters responded, according to Bakersfield Fire Department Captain, Tim Ortiz. Local fire department officials are expected to be on scene throughout the night and to maintain the burning pile of wood. Ortiz says there have been no arrests made regarding this incident and that smoke could potentially be an issue for homes in the area of the fire.



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