La Mirage Motel fire started by homeless activity: fire officials

Bakersfield firefighters battled the flames at La Mirage Motel Sunday night. The fire broke out at about 10:34 p.m., and fire ...

Kern County Fire Department asks for public’s help in identifying 2 wanted for arson

The Kern County Fire Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest in an east ...

Man left with burn injuries after he caught fire at a social gathering in Taft: Taft PD

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was left with burn injuries after a piece of his clothing caught fire at a social ...

Bakersfield firefighters reach contract agreement with city; City Council to approve Wednesday

The Bakersfield City Council is slated to approve a proposed two-year contract between the city and its firefighters, leaving ...

Evacuation order issued in Wasco over methane gas leak

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An evacuation order is in place near Wasco Friday morning due to a methane gas leak. According to the Genasys Protect website, the order is in place for zone area ...