US: Wildfire Erupts in Kernville, California

The Frandy Fire erupted in Kernville, California, near Frandy Campground, on Tuesday evening, June 24. It burned 9.5 acres and was 30% contained by midnight, with firefighters successfully stopping its forward spread.

US: Brush Fire Erupts Near Frazier Park, California, Triggering Evacuation Warnings

A quickly-growing brush fire was reported near Frazier Park, Kern County, Southern California on Thursday afternoon, May 29, prompting evacuation warnings.

US: Brush Fire Erupts Near Frazier Park, California, Triggering Evacuation Warnings 2

A quickly-growing brush fire was reported near Frazier Park, Kern County, Southern California on Thursday afternoon, May 29, prompting evacuation warnings.

US: Mid-Missouri Hit by Severe Storms and Possible Tornado, Thousands Lose Power

Severe storms swept through mid-Missouri on Sunday, April 20, prompting tornado warnings and causing widespread damage. A possible tornado in Callaway County injured one person in New Bloomfield. Thousands of customers experienced power outages.

US: Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Abandoned Warehouse In Bakersfield, CA

A two-alarm fire broke out at an abandoned warehouse filled with plastic recycling materials in east Bakersfield, California, on Wednesday, January 29. No injuries were reported.

US: M5.2 Earthquake Shakes Southern California

An earthquake struck Kern County, California Tuesday night, August 6, followed by several aftershocks. The quake was magnitude 5.2 and centered in Lamont, southeast of Bakersfield, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Shaking was felt across Los Angeles and down into Orange County.

US: M5.2 Earthquake Shakes Southern California 2

An earthquake struck Kern County, California Tuesday night, August 6, followed by several aftershocks. The quake was magnitude 5.2 and centered in Lamont, southeast of Bakersfield, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Shaking was felt across Los Angeles and down into Orange County.

US: Evacuations Ordered As Borel Fire Rages In Kern County, CA 2

The Borel Fire, a fast-moving wildfire that broke out on Wednesday, July 24, along Highway 178 east of Bakersfield in Kern County, California, burned more than 31,000 acres as of Saturday. The fire forced evacuations and road closures in the surrounding area and destroyed multiple homes and other structures in Havilah.

US: Evacuations Ordered As Borel Fire Rages In Kern County, CA

The Borel Fire, a fast-moving wildfire that broke out on Wednesday, July 24, along Highway 178 east of Bakersfield in Kern County, California, burned more than 31,000 acres as of Saturday. The fire forced evacuations and road closures in the surrounding area and destroyed multiple homes and other structures in Havilah.

US: Fast-Moving Brush Fire Grows To More Than 3,000 Acres In Gorman, Southern California

As of Saturday, June 15, a rapidly growing third-alarm brush fire had grown to more than 3,000 acres near Interstate 5 in Gorman, Southern California. The LA County Fire Department announced that structures were being threatened, and evacuation orders were in place.

California governor declares state of emergency for 13 counties due to severe winter storms

STORY: California governor declares state of emergency for 13 counties due to severe winter storms DATELINE: March 3, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:52 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the closure of State Route Highway 138 in San Bernardino County 2. various of mountain areas impacted by winter storms in San Bernardino County STORYLINE: California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced a state of emergency in 13 counties of the most populous U.S. state due to severe winter storms. The emergency proclamation will support disaster response and relief in the counties of Los Angeles, Amador, Kern, Madera, Mariposa, Mono, Nevada, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Sierra, Sonoma and Tulare. The western U.S. state, home to around 40 million residents, has a total of 58 counties. Severe winter storms struck California beginning in late February, bringing damaging winds and historic precipitation, including snowfall in areas unaccustomed to snow, said the