[californiadisasters] Bull & West Incidents Updates Per Kern Co. FD

The following were taken from the Kern County FD Facebook page:

[Bull Fire] At 6:00 P.M. July 27th the fire is 15,000 acres with 5% containment. The fire destroyed 8 residential structures and 6 out buildings. The community of Fairveiw has been evacuated.

[West Fire] The fire is currently threatening 150 structures with approximately 20 destroyed by the fire. At this time we are recommending all residents to evacuate the area. A shelter for residents is currently being set up at Old Jacobs Jr. High School 126 Synder Dr. Tehachapi.The fire is estimated to be at 400 acres. Approximately 50 firefighter are fighting the fire with more resources enroute to the incident.

[West Fire] A new vegetation fire is burning south east of Tehachapi. Evacuations have been ordered for the "Old West Ranch" Community. Red Cross is setting up a shelter at 126 Snyder Ave. in Tehachapi. More to follow.

Source: http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&tid=1347812131258#!/kerncountyfire?ref=ts

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