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Turbine fire burns 260+ acres east of Tehachapi
Credit: Kern County Response Videos, Aug 12, 2024 ~~
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On Monday, August 12th, Kern County Fire Department, received reports of a wind turbine on fire on Tehachapi Willow Springs Road half a mile south of Oak Creek Road. When crews arrived on scene, they found a fully involved wind turbine with 2 acres of brush, with afternoon winds picking up, the fire started moving S/E towards Tehachapi Willow Springs Road,  at approximately 12:30 PM CHP in Kern County Fire Department closed Tehachapi Willow Springs Road the fire later was stopped at Tehachapi Willow Springs Road. The current size is 266 acres.
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