Raleigh Road Grass Fire North of Garces Highway

Summary: A grass fire broke out near Raleigh Road, approximately 3 to 4 miles north of Garces Highway in Kern County, California. Multiple fire units, including Air Station 37, Patrol 34, and Battalion 3, responded to the incident. The fire was reported to have a slow rate of spread, primarily burning grass, but several power poles were affected. Crews worked to contain the fire, address hotspots near the road and power lines, and protect exposures. The incident was managed under the command of Raleigh IC, and the fire's progress was monitored with efforts to hold containment lines and prevent further spread.