Active Field Fire Named "Hale Fire" Burns 5 Acres

Bakersfield Fire Department and Kern County Fire Department remain on scene working to contain the fire. The cause is under investigation.

Witnesses reported a brief fire whirl forming due to heat and wind conditions.

Thick smoke was visible across Bakersfield as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.

Fire crews responded around 11 a.m. to a field fire near Brook Street and Hale Street, now called the “Hale Fire,” which has burned about five acres of dry grass and debris.

Firefighters are on the scene and working to extinguish the blaze.

A Citizen user shows video of a large brush fire in the area.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 3620 Hale St.

Bakersfield Fire Department and Kern County Fire Department remain on scene working to contain the fire. The cause is under investigation.

Witnesses reported a brief fire whirl forming due to heat and wind conditions.

Thick smoke was visible across Bakersfield as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.

Fire crews responded around 11 a.m. to a field fire near Brook Street and Hale Street, now called the “Hale Fire,” which has burned about five acres of dry grass and debris.

Firefighters are on the scene and working to extinguish the blaze.

A Citizen user shows video of a large brush fire in the area.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 3620 Hale St.

Bakersfield Fire Department and Kern County Fire Department remain on scene working to contain the fire. The cause is under investigation.

Witnesses reported a brief fire whirl forming due to heat and wind conditions.

Thick smoke was visible across Bakersfield as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.

Fire crews responded around 11 a.m. to a field fire near Brook Street and Hale Street, now called the “Hale Fire,” which has burned about five acres of dry grass and debris.

Firefighters are on the scene and working to extinguish the blaze.

A Citizen user shows video of a large brush fire in the area.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 3620 Hale St.

Bakersfield Fire Department and Kern County Fire Department remain on scene working to contain the fire. The cause is under investigation.

Witnesses reported a brief fire whirl forming due to heat and wind conditions.

Thick smoke was visible across Bakersfield as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.

Fire crews responded around 11 a.m. to a field fire near Brook Street and Hale Street, now called the “Hale Fire,” which has burned about five acres of dry grass and debris.

Firefighters are on the scene and working to extinguish the blaze.

A Citizen user shows video of a large brush fire in the area.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 3620 Hale St.

Bakersfield Fire Department and Kern County Fire Department remain on scene working to contain the fire. The cause is under investigation.

Witnesses reported a brief fire whirl forming due to heat and wind conditions.

Thick smoke was visible across Bakersfield as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.

Fire crews responded around 11 a.m. to a field fire near Brook Street and Hale Street, now called the “Hale Fire,” which has burned about five acres of dry grass and debris.

Firefighters are on the scene and working to extinguish the blaze.

A Citizen user shows video of a large brush fire in the area.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 3620 Hale St.