The 38,000-acre Borrell Fire in Kern County leveled the historic mining town of Hawera. The fire ignited in the Kern River Gorge on Wednesday and spread quickly when it encountered strong winds, officials said. It appeared to only have survived as it cut through Hawera on Friday night, flattening almost the entire town.
The Borrell Fire devastated the town of Hawera, leaving many residents homeless.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Breckenridge Mountain is obscured by smoke from the southeast side of the Borrell Fire near the community of Twin Oaks.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Dozens of firefighters are controlling the southeast side of the Borel Fire near the community of Twin Oaks, while members of the Iron Mountain Fire Department head to the front lines.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
The Borrell fire devastated the town of Hawera, killing livestock and leaving many residents homeless.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
The Borrell Fire devastated the town of Hawera, leaving many residents homeless.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
The Borrell Fire devastated the town of Hawera, leaving many residents homeless.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
The Borrell Fire devastated the town of Hawera, leaving many residents homeless.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
