Incident Update Taft Fire

Date:
06/14/2026
Time:
7:53 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Taft Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-06-13
Incident Status
Active
Location
Off Hwy 119, Bakersfield
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Kern
Administration Unit
Kern County Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
132
Containment
100%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities