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Heard on: Kern County Fire · 1/11/2026 04:40 PM
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Rainforest vehicle fire in 25th area.
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Engine 25,
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Semi-truck and equipment fire near Highway 5 rest stop
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a vehicle and equipment fire involving a semi-truck near the northbound Highway 5 rest stop in Buttonwillow. Multiple engines and battalion units were dispatched, along with highway patrol. The incident involved burning equipment being towed by the semi. Fire personnel worked to control the blaze at the scene.