A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Kern, CA; at 10:49 AM on NOV 07, 2025 Effective until 2:49 PM. Message from IPAWSWEA.

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Kern County Fire Department A HAZMAT release has occurred. East of Taft. Exposure to the vapor cloud can cause severe health problems. Shelter in place until further notice, DO NOT go outside. Close windows and doors, bring in pets if it is safe to do so. Stop any form of ventilation through your residence by turning of air conditioning units or swamp cooler

Kern County Fire Department SHELTER in place. HAZMAT Release in this area CHECK readykern.