BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A hangar fire was reported to the Kern County Fire Department just before 8:30 Sunday morning.While no one was injured, the fire caused approximately $2 million in damages, destroying a recreational vehicle, a boat and other property.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
First responders encountered heavy smoke coming from a 4,000 square foot metal building. After forcing entry into the building ,fire crews deployed hose lines to the front of the hangar and the fire was controlled in about 25 minutes.
The fire took place in a storage hangar managed by Loyd's Aviation.
"Kern County Fire responded excellently and quickly got the fire under control," Vice President of Operations Ryan Crowl said in a press release Sunday. "Loyd's Aviation staff participate in an annual fire safety course, and I am proud of the way they initially responded to this fire."
Loyd's Aviation said in the same press release that none of the aircraft stored by the company was damaged in the fire.
According to KCFD, the Bakersfield Fire Department, Kern County Sheriff's Office and Airport Security assisted in the operation.