17 News @ Sunrise 06/10/2024

Some of today's top stories2 people are hospitalized this morning following a brutal crash in south Bakersfield. This happened just after 10 p.m. last night on East Panama Lane and Sparks Street. Two cars were involved and one reportedly caught on fire.  two people suffered moderate to major injuries. No word on their condition as of this morning. The cause of this crash is unknown.an update on an oil spill that's contaminated water in parts of Bakersfield... that left many businesses closed for almost a week.    But those businesses now have the go-ahead to use water, according to the newest update from Cal Water yesterday. The investigation into the contamination is focused on a local oil producer.     Early Tuesday afternoon, oil was discovered in the City's drinking water system.    That prompted officials to urge people not to drink or use the water.    Cal Water says it appears the backflow of oil... responsible for the water contamination... occurred at Griffin Resources LLC... a local oil producer.     17 News has not been able to reach the owners of Griffin for comment, but this isn't the company's first incident with oil leaks.    According to the California Department of Conservation... Griffin Resources LLC has... for the past seven years.... failed to address cited violations related to proper oil well maintenance and facility upkeep... potentially endangering the public and environment.     And Griffin faces an ongoing 2022 lawsuit related to all 25 of its wells in the Fruitvale Oil Field.     When asked about accountability for Griffin... Cal Water says that will likely be handled by other entities.     According to Cal Water, the oil contamination did not travel beyond the affected areas.We're in store for another round of triple digit temperatures in the coming days but residents are already feeling the heat...on their ac bill.    17's Justin White has more on how to beat the heat and save a few bucks in the process.A structure in Oildale is in ruins this morning following a blaze. Here is video of the scene.    This fire reportedly broke out just before 4:30.    You can see a building charred.    The fire was put out.    There is no known cause of the fire... and it is not known if anyone was injured.now to wildfires burning across Kern...     The Cody fire located North of Bakersfield is now 100% contained. At last report from CalFire, the fire had consumed 903 acres.    The Cody fire was burning in the area of Sherwood Avenue East of Hwy 65.    The fire started Saturday afternoon around 1:30pm, but crews made significant progress with air tankers and hand crews digging perimeter lines.    The cause of the fire is still under investigation.The Lost Fire is now 90% contained according to Calfire.    The fire has consumed up to 3,600 acres located off Twisselman Road in Lost Hills.    The cause of the fire is still under investigation.The Creek fire at last report was 45% contained and had burned 50 acres, according to CalFire.    The fire started about 9:30 yesterday morning on Caliente Creek Road in Caliente.    The cause of the fire is under investigation.    We'll keep following all the latest vegetation fires in Kern County and keep you posted.