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Kern County Fire and Wasco Police report May–June incidents; council debates fireworks enforcement and outreach
Summary
Kern County Fire reported 165 incidents in May in Wasco; Wasco Police reported 936 incidents through mid-June, dozens of arrests and DUI enforcement recognized by MADD. Council discussed illegal fireworks response options including investigations, door hangers and a social-media PSA.
Kern County Fire and Wasco Police briefed the Wasco City Council on public-safety activity and operations on June 17, and council members discussed enforcement options for illegal fireworks as the July 4 holiday approaches.
Kern County Fire Chief Albertson told the council there were 165 total incidents in Wasco during May: 17 fires, 98 medical calls and 50 other calls. He said an incident outside of town (off Gun Club Road) did not affect the city and that the fire department continues routine operations.
Assistant Chief Mora reported police activity for early June through June 17: 936 total incidents during the period, 572 calls for service, 364 officer-initiated incidents, 57 arrests and nine stolen-vehicle…
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