US Forest Service, Sequoia National Forest
Contact: Geri Adams
Firefighters Battle Wildland Fire Near Lake Isabella
Lake Isabella , CA., July 22, 2009...A vegetation fire was reported today at 1:32 pm southwest of the Auxiliary Dam in Lake Isabella. The "Lake Fire" is approximately 25 - 30 acres in size. The fire is burning in a north/northeast direction and officials say it is about 50 percent contained. Currently, weather conditions are favorable and firefighters are able to secure the fire's edge. Firefighters from Kern County, Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management are battling the blaze including 9 fire engines, 2 hand crews, 6 patrols, 2 helicopters, 1 air tanker, 1 air attack, 1 dozer, 2 water tenders, and miscellaneous overhead. Residents and travelers going through the area behind the Auxiliary Dam near Barlow Road and Ponderosa Drive may experience traffic delays. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
For more information, please contact Geri Adams at (760) 417-1971.
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Firefighters Battle Wildland Fire Near Lake Isabella
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