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Update from KCFD 9 AUG:

“KCFD Firefighter Injured in Vehicle Rollover

NEWHALL, Calif., At approximately 6:20 p.m. on Friday, August 8, Kern County Fire Department Battalion Chief James Agee was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident while working on the Canyon Fire, which is currently being fought in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.

Chief Agee was driving a pickup truck in the Romero Canyon area when the vehicle was involved in a rollover accident. Incident personnel immediately began providing care on scene before he was transported via air ambulance to Henry Mayo Hospital in Newhall, California, where he is receiving treatment for serious injuries. Family and fellow fire personnel have been by his side and remain there to support him.

The Kern County Fire Department and Kern County Firefighters, IAFF Local 1301 stand united in support of Chief Agee and his loved ones, joined by the tremendous assistance of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Ventura County Fire Department, and Cal Fire.

“James is a strong man with a big heart, and we know he’s facing this challenge with the same strength and character he’s shown throughout his career. We are grateful for the swift actions of our crews and partner agencies, and for the kindness being shown to James and his family.” - Aaron Duncan, Fire Chief of the Kern County Fire Department.

The department deeply appreciates the outpouring of public support during this difficult time. At this moment, no additional assistance is needed beyond keeping Chief Agee, his family, and all fire personnel in your thoughts and prayers.

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.“

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Obviously terrible news there. MEGA T’s & P’s to that responder and their family for a speedy recovery!! Also to all those who responded to the iwi. So thankful for your service, your training and for the tough job(s) you all are doing. From someone no longer in that arena please take care of each other and remember that un-nicer outcomes usually come in 2’s or 3’s so keep heads on a swivel please!!

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For those interested

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Thank you!

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About 11 hours ago · Aug 9 at 8:20 PM

Acres Burned: 5,370 / Containment: 47%

Personnel Assigned: 1,158

Firefighters made significant progress today, addressing small flare-ups, strengthening control lines and conducting extensive mop-up operations. Structure defense efforts remained in place, while suppression repair teams worked to identify and mitigate environmental impacts caused by firefighting operations.

Overnight, crews will continue to patrol and monitor the fire, especially near populated area, extinguishing any remaining hot spots as needed.

As of this morning, all evacuation warnings in Los Angeles and Ventura county have been lifted.

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Now that we’re a few days out from the IWI, KRN & IAFF Local 1301 have shared the following approved crowdfunding campaigns to assist Battalion Chief Agee and his family:

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