Accident in Wofford Heights:
WOFFORD HEIGHTS - A house in Wofford Heights was completely destroyed after a utility truck traveling down the 1000 Block of Evans Road crashed off the roadway and burst into flames on July 25.
According to a news release from the Kern County Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to the area after receiving reports of a wrecked vehicle that was on fire. While firefighters were responding, concerned neighbors relayed important information to dispatchers while assisting the driver of the vehicle.
The driver, who had crashed through a power pole and into a propane tank, crawled out of the wreckage as the flames reached skyward. He was transported by Liberty Ambulance to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The residents of the home were reported to be away at the time of the incident.
The crash caused a grass fire to ignite, and air support and wildland crews were ordered to ensure the wildfire was contained while other firefighters fought the house and vehicle fire.
According to KCFD, hundreds of feet of fire hose were stretched down the street. KCFD Helicopter 408 made water drops. Firefighters worked to knock down the main fire and search for any other victims in the wreckage. Deputies went from house to house evacuating and notifying neighbors in the vicinity. CHP officers closed roadways to provide for incident safety. Forest Service crews cut hand lines and watched for spot fires. All agencies worked seamlessly together to ensure the safety of their community.
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