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Heard on: Kern County Fire/Bakersfield Fire/USFS · 1/4/2026 07:18 PM
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Station nine, engine nine, engine eleven, truck seven, battalion one.
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At the Sonic near White Lane, RP's reporting smoke inside of the building.
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Firefighters investigate smoke at Sonic on White Lane

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to the Sonic restaurant near White Lane in Bakersfield after a report of smoke inside the building. Employees were advised to evacuate as firefighters investigated. A slight odor and light smoke reportedly came through the vents, possibly related to the HVAC system. No visible flames were found, and units checked the rooftop equipment. The situation appeared to be under control, with some responding units later canceled.

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White Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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