Firefighters Train with Controlled Burns

Kern County Fire Department is staging Wildland Hot Drills near highways 178 and 184 in east Bakersfield this Wednesday and Thursday, running from 8 AM to afternoon. These controlled burns aim to clear dry grass, train new firefighters in real-world scenarios, and boost community wildfire readiness—so expect some smoke, but it’s all part of keeping everyone safe. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4732c5a8e81e9c4b