Lebec Fire Holding at 300 Acres

A fast moving wildfire in Lebec CA consumed 300 acres of tinder dry grass and brush near Lebec Oaks Rd just west of Interstate 5 in Kern County. A massive assault with air tankers and ground forces was able to hold the fire check in approximately three hours today.

Very high temperatures and low relative humidity has been plaguing us in CA Zone 259. Hot dry weather is still in store most of the week as another ridge of high pressure develops.

 

A crewman from Kern County Fire Department Helicopter 308 backs off a fast moving wall of flame near Lebec Oaks Road.