A fast moving wildfire in Kern County is threatening approximately 100 homes in the Frazier Park and Lebec areas. The fire is burning in brush and timber. Crowning and spotting were noted today as the fire moved in a westerly direction. The Post fire is reportedly 2,500 acres. Some evacuations took place today, schools should be in session starting tomorrow. Access is difficult to control the head of the fire. Hotshot crews have been called into to work the steep ridges above the town of Frazier Park.
A second grass fire is burning approximately 5 miles north of the Post fire, the Town Fire is approximately 250 acres. The Town fire was burning in light flashy fuels and grass. No estimated time for containment has been given for these fires.
Mutual aid has been brought in for structure protection into Frazier Park.
Photo Jeff Zimmerman
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