Transient starts fire on bridge near Niles Point


A homeless person started a fire on the side of a bridge near Niles Point and Mount Vernon Avenue. Fire crews are responding but traffic is causing delays.
Audio|Source: Kern County Fire/Bakersfield Fire/USFS
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Transcript:
Affirmative. I'll put you on the latest one we have. One outside fire, Niles Point and Mount Vernon for a transient with a fire on the side of the bridge. 141 to the outside fire as well. It looks like we're going to be held up by traffic in 6's area at that tc. Okay. We want outside fire Niles Point and Malvernan Avenue for a transient with a fire on the side of the bridge. Engine 41 requests to get you started there being held up by traffic.
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Location mentioned:
Mount Vernon Ave & Niles Point, Hillcrest, CA 93306
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