Many community groups shuttled supplies up to Lake Isabella, while the Local Assistance Center opened to help answer questions for those affected by the fire.
- A donation drive, turned supply run, started by Missing Smile and Kern County Outreach gained traction in the Bakersfield area and turned into several trucks and trailers full of food, water, and other supplies for people affected by the Borel Fire. The group met near the mouth of the canyon before caravanning up to the Calvary Baptist Church in Lake Isabella where the supplies were divided up to go to families affected in the region.
- Around the corner at the Kern River Valley Senior Center, the Local Assistance Center opened with resources available from state, county, and local agencies and non-profits. Harold Armet said he was thankful for those who donated their time and goods to those impacted. Vincent P. Cordova said he lost over 100 acres of land and many buildings in the fire, and he’s hopeful that those working in the LAC are compassionate to people like him who had their live upended by the disaster.
- The LAC is open in the Senior Center at 6401 Lake Isabella Blvd. until Tuesday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.