Coroner ID’s 68-year-old found dead in Bernard St apartment fire

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a 68-year-old who was found dead following a fire at ...

La Mirage Motel fire started by homeless activity: fire officials

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield firefighters battled the flames at La Mirage Motel Sunday night. The fire broke out ...

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 ...

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 ...

Judge overturns former Bakersfield fire captain’s victory in lawsuit alleging race discrimination by city

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Kern County judge overturned the verdict in a former Bakersfield fire captain’s lawsuit, ...