The 38,000-acre Borel Fire in Kern County has scorched the small, historic mining town of Havilah. The fire started Wednesday in the Kern River Canyon and spread quickly when it encountered strong winds, officials said. It tore through Havilah Friday night and razed nearly the entire town, apparently leaving only a few buildings intact.
The Borel fire devastated the town of Havilah, leaving many residents homeless.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Breckenridge Mountain is obscured by smoke from the southeast flank of the Borel Fire near the community of Twin Oaks.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Iron Mountain Hand Crew members advance toward the front lines as dozens of firefighters monitor the southeast flank of the Borel Fire near the community of Twin Oaks.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
The Borel fire devastated the town of Havilah, killing livestock and leaving many residents homeless.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
The Borel fire devastated the town of Havilah, leaving many residents homeless.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
The Borel fire devastated the town of Havilah, leaving many residents homeless.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
The Borel fire devastated the town of Havilah, leaving many residents homeless.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
