VIDEO: Firefighter flown to hospital for injuries while battling Water Fire

Kelly Broderick
4:26 PM, Sep 12, 2018
4:59 PM, Sep 12, 2018
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Kern County Fire officials confirmed that a firefighter was injured while battling the Water Fire near Lebec. Officials reported that the injured firefighter was assisting in on-ground fire operations. He was transported to a Bakersfield hospital by the Kern County Fire helicopter.

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Kern County Fire officials confirmed that a firefighter was injured while battling the Water Fire near Lebec.

Officials reported that the injured firefighter was assisting in on-ground fire operations. He was transported to Kern Medical Center by the Kern County Fire helicopter.

The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time.

We will continue to update as more information comes in.

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