Public Safety · Lake Isabella, CA
The Cyrus Fire, which began Oct. 9 at Cyrus Canyon Road and Sierra Way near Lake Isabella in Kern County, California, had burned 543 acres by Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 14. As of the Oct. 14 update, the fire was 91% contained under Unified Command led by the Kern County Fire Department and USFS Sequoia National Forest. No cause for the fire has been determined. Containment means 91% of the fire perimeter is enclosed by control lines, though 9% remains uncontrolled.
Public Safety · Kern County
The National Weather Service in Hanford issued a Red Flag Warning at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, valid from Thursday 3 a.m. through Friday 10 p.m. for the Tehachapi area and Fort Tejon in Kern County, California. Warm temperatures, very low humidity, and stronger winds are expected to combine, increasing the risk of rapid wildfire spread. The warning replaced an earlier Fire Weather Watch. Residents are urged to follow fire-safety precautions including securing burn barrels, properly extinguishing outdoor fires, and never leaving fires unattended.
Public Safety · Kern County
The National Weather Service in Hanford issued an updated wind advisory on Wednesday evening for Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert Slopes, and the Mojave Desert, effective from Thursday at 6 a.m. through Friday at 10 p.m. Northeast winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected, with risks including downed tree limbs, scattered power outages, and difficult driving conditions especially for high-profile vehicles. Residents are advised to secure unsecured outdoor objects and exercise extra caution on roads during the advisory period.
