Keene Complex Fires

100% Contained
10,470 Acres
1 County: Kern

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Date Started
09/10/2011 2:30 AM

Last Updated
09/14/2011 8:00 AM

Date Contained
09/14/2011 8:00 AM (Active for 4 days)

Cause
Lightning

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Agency Having Jurisdiction
Kern County Fire / CAL FIRE

Location
Highway 58 in Southeastern Kern County near Tehachapi

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Reports
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Situation Summary

Firefighters continue mop up, patrol and rehabilitation efforts. Please use extreme caution after the roads open this morning at 6:00.

Fires in the Complex Command:

Indian Branch
In the area of Piute Road and Indian Creek Road
Approximately 3,295 acres - 100% contained
Cattle Branch
Approximately 2,130 acres - 100% contained

Baker Branch
West side of Walker Rd
Approximately 1,711 acres - 100% contained

Hart Fire is 283 acres - 100% contained. Harper Fire is 465 acres - 100% contained.
Black Branch
Between Harts Flat Road and Black Mountain Road
Approximately 2,577 acres - 100% contained.
Rodeo Branch is 9 acres - 100% contained.
Road Closures Caliente Bodfish Road @ Loins Trail toward Twin Oaks will continue to be evaluated based on safety considerations.

Resources Assigned

1,416

Personnel
1

Helicopters
95

Engines
6

Dozers
1

Water Tenders
48

Crews

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Contact Information

Kern County Call Center
(661) 873-2680

Agency Information

Kern County Fire / CAL FIRE
http://www.kerncountyfire.org/incidents.php?id=536

CAL FIRE

Kern County Fire Department

Tehachapi Police Department

Kern County Sheriff’s Department

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	Active Incident
	Contained Incident
	Fires Less than 10 Acres
	Prescribed Fire
	Mudslide
	Flood
	Earthquake
	Lightning Activity
	Incident Perimeter ^{Reference 1}
	Evacuation Order ^{Reference 2}
	Evacuation Warning ^{Reference 3}
	Evacuation Order Lifted ^{Reference 4}
	Normal ^{Reference 5}
	Red Flag Warning ^{Reference 6}
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 0-3 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 3-25 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 25-63 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 63-158 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast >158 PPM

Incident Perimeter: Perimeters are generalized and do not necessarily indicate structures within the boundaries have been damaged or destroyed.
Evacuation Order: An immediate threat to life. This is an order by law enforcement to leave immediately. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Warning: A potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.
Evacuation Order Lifted: Officials have determined the immediate danger has passed. Residents may return home but should remain alert for any changes in conditions or updated instructions.
Normal: No current threats to life or property.
Red Flag Warning: National Weather Service Red Flag Warnings indicate warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds that can combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.

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