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Borel Fire

Unit Information

220 E. Morton Ave 
Porterville, 
California 
93257 
220 E. Morton Ave 
Porterville, 
California 
93257 

Incident Contacts

Borel Fire Evacuation Update 08-07-2024

Borel Fire
Publication Type: Announcement - 08/07/2024 - 16:00

Evacuation Updates:

KRN- 747

Genasys Zone KRN-747 has been split into two different zones, 747-A and 747-B.

Genasys Zone KRN-747-A has been downgraded to an Evacuation Warning. Those that are now under an evacuation warning should be prepared to LEAVE. The situation can change very quickly, and visibility in the area may be reduced and roads can become blocked.

KRN-747-B remains in an Evacuation Order. Those that remain in an evacuation order should be aware that visibility in the area can be reduced and roads may become blocked.

Access points will open at 2:00pm.

Click on the link below for health and safety information for safely returning home: https://kernpublichealth.com/returning-home-after-a.../

 

737-

This is an update to the Borel Fire in the Havilah area.

Genasys Zone KRN-737 has been split East and West at approximately two miles East of Caliente Bodfish Rd.

KRN-737-A has been downgraded to an Evacuation Warning. Those that are now under an evacuation warning should be prepared to LEAVE. The situation can change very quickly, and visibility in the area may be reduced and roads can become blocked.

KRN-737-B remains in an Evacuation Order. Those that remain in an evacuation order should be aware that visibility in the area can be reduced and roads may become blocked

Click on the link below for health and safety information for safely returning home: https://kernpublichealth.com/returning-home-after-a.../

Access points will open at 2:00pm for residents of Havilah only. Please be prepared to show identification to law enforcement.

 

735B,736,738,740B,741A:

This is an update to the Borel Fire in the areas North and South of Havilah.

Genasys Zones KRN-735-B, 736, 738,740-B and 741-A have been downgraded to an Evacuation Warning.

Those that are now under an evacuation warning should stay prepared to LEAVE. The situation can change very quickly, and visibility in the area may be reduced and roads can become blocked.

Click on the link below for health and safety information for safely returning home: https://kernpublichealth.com/returning-home-after-a.../

Access points will open at 2:00pm to residents of the area, only. Please be prepared to show identification to law enforcement.

Follow the link to view a map of the updated area: https://go.genasys.com/d8zclc

For the most updated information, please continue to monitor local media or visit Facebook.com/ReadyKern

If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1.