La Mirage Motel fire started by homeless activity: fire officials

Bakersfield firefighters battled the flames at La Mirage Motel Sunday night. The fire broke out at about 10:34 p.m., and fire ...

Man left with burn injuries after he caught fire at a social gathering in Taft: Taft PD

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was left with burn injuries after a piece of his clothing caught fire at a social ...

Kern County Fire Department asks for public’s help in identifying 2 wanted for arson

The Kern County Fire Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest in an east ...

Evacuation order issued in Wasco over methane gas leak

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An evacuation order is in place near Wasco Friday morning due to a methane gas leak. According to the Genasys Protect website, the order is in place for zone area ...
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Bakersfield Fire Dept. holds promotion ceremony

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Fire Department celebrated 6 new promotions on Monday. Firefighters, friends and family all packed inside Station 1 in downtown Bakersfield the morning of ...