The Borel Fire has reached close to two weeks of coverage. The USDA holds a community meeting in Lake Isabella informing the community with updates from the fire and answering questions about it.
- Remains under 60,000 acres and 57% contained
- Officials warn community members about the heat wave that is approaching
- Some roads are still closed for safety.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
I’m Eric J. Dockery your Bakersfield neighborhood reporter. It’s been nearly two weeks since the Borel Fire started in the Kern River Canyon. It has swept through several communities in the Kern River Valley. On Sunday, fire officials spoke to residents for the first time about the fight up to now, and what’s to come.
The Borel Fire is nearly 60,000 acres and has not grown for about two days… but it is still just over 50% contained. While there is still a lot of work to do, officials stressed that it’s still far from over.
Mark LaMont said “We are entering some of the worst weather you could not hope for during fire season. Red flags and warnings of severe heat, winds, expected thunderstorms, and lighting were coming along as well.”