Large flare seen at oil facility is normal operation, Bakersfield CA


Fire crews responded to a large 50-foot flare at the Kernel Oil facility on Lyle Street. The flare was confirmed as part of normal operations and did not pose a hazard, though it was visible for miles and may cause public concern or calls.
Audio|Source: Kern County Fire/Bakersfield Fire/USFS
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Transcript:
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September 1st1 break, Intern 67, where central fire alarm, 3-04 to Lyle Street.
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Break, 46, squad.
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We're still coming from a distance.
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I think we can see the flare on that kernel oil property.
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You may contact with them if you have normal operation.
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Stand by.
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Motion 46 ECCC.
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46.
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46. There was no answer on call back to the guard shack and there's no other numbers and call straight for the business.
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Copy.
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In 10402, see, I'm saying, good-air.
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Can you repeat?
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For a minute, I said, enter.
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Sorry.
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On the commercial fire[1], I'm going to come to Tell 2001 Community Drive.
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We're asking you to make contact.
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The flare is putting off about a 50-foot flame will be visible for miles.
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There's no issue this normal operation.
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We're going to be complete.
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But you might still get some calls here, but there is no hazard.
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We have a flare with normal operations, the time for you, copy.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
commercial fire: Structure fire at a commercial property
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