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| event_type | Dust Storm |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,608,770 |
| episode_id | 1,043,982 |
| begin_utc | 1997-08-19T21:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 1997-08-20T02:00:00+00:00 |
| state | CALIFORNIA |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | KINGS/W TULARE/NW KERN |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| damage_property | 100K |
| episode_narrative | A gradient wind (non-thunderstorm) with speeds at 40 MPH plus was caused by the old center of Hurricane Ignacio moving over the San Joaquin Valley. Arsonist started blazes, named the "Chocktaw Fire," pushed into homes northeast of Bakersfield and two were destroyed with 4 others damaged. One firefighter was burned while fighting the fire. The damage cost was estimated. This same wind also was responsible for starting a fire in the Tehachapi Mountains by arcing power lines. Over 1150 acres were burned in the "Comanche Fire" located 10 miles WSW of Tehachapi. Points 8 miles east to 17 miles south of Bakersfield in the Southern San Joaquin Valley also experienced visibilities to near zero in blowing dust from this event. Numerous minor traffic accidents occurred but no injuries or fatalities were reported from California Highway Patrol. Damage costs for the blowing dusts were estimated. Crop damage may have occurred but not assessable by the County Ag Commissioner. |
| event_narrative | Blowing dust in the South San Joaquin Valley from points east to south of Bakersfield obscured visibilities to near zero in 40 MPH wind. |
| year | 1,997 |
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