The Antelope Valley Times

Your community. Your issues. Your news.

  • Home
  • Latest News
  • Local
    • Palmdale
    • Lancaster
    • Los Angeles County
    • Littlerock
    • Lake Los Angeles
    • Rosamond
    • Edwards AFB
    • Acton
  • Crime
  • Politics
  • Education
  • Health
  • Business
  • Opinion
    • Advertise
    • About
    • Contact Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    Show Search

Tehachapi fire 91% contained, 32 homes destroyed

by K. Enrique • September 9, 2011

Kern Fire Department
Photo courtesy of Kern Fire Dept.

TEHACHAPI – New statistics are out on the massive wildfire near Tehachapi that was caused by a plane crash Sunday (9/4).

Updated figures as of 7 a.m. Friday reveal 32 residences and 19 vehicles have been destroyed. The fire has burned through 14,802 acres and is 91% contained with full containment expected by 6 p.m. Friday, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

There were two deaths and five injuries, and cost to date is estimated at $9.4 million.

By Friday morning there was minimal fire activity and firefighters were working on controlling hot spot flare-ups and completing controlled burns inside the fire perimeter. All evacuations and road closures have been lifted. CAL FIRE is encouraging residents returning to their communities to do a thorough inspection of their property and look for hazards such as gas leaks, dangerously burned trees, and power lines. Residents who lost property can contact the Red Cross at 661-824-6427 (after hours 1-800-951-5600).

The massive wild fire started around 11:30 a.m. Sunday when a single-engine Cessna went down and then burst into flames at Blackburn Canyon Road at Snowshoe Lane in Tehachapi. Two men reportedly died in the plane crash — John Nuckolls, 55, and Walter Johnson, 72.

Filed Under: Crime/ Safety

Recent Comments

  • Efrem Zimbalist Jr. on Palmdale authorities apprehend graffiti vandals, including armed suspect: “Michelle, have you spoken to the FBI about Rex?” Aug 27, 11:23
  • Frances on Judge orders arbitration of Allied Security guard’s sexual harassment lawsuit: “Does anyone know any more about this case? This is about someone I know and I believe full heartedly that…” Aug 26, 19:42
  • Lily on Palmdale authorities apprehend graffiti vandals, including armed suspect: “@Michelle Egberts… Hi Michelle, remember Jim? Madalyn and Jim were friends of mine.” Aug 23, 06:47
  • Michelle Egberts on Palmdale authorities apprehend graffiti vandals, including armed suspect: “@ Tim Scott… I couldn’t have said it more eloquently Tim!!! We have to get together and catch up over…” Aug 21, 00:58
  • Mars on Palmdale authorities apprehend graffiti vandals, including armed suspect: “Give Them Cleaning Supplies Clean Up The Graffiti For 3 months Also Have Them Do Community Service As Well Then…” Aug 15, 02:54

Copyright © 2025 · The AV Times LLC. All rights reserved. Terms of Use

Dear Readers,

After more than a decade of serving the Antelope Valley, we have made the difficult decision to close The Antelope Valley Times. The site will no longer be updated, but all past articles will remain accessible. Thank you for your loyalty and support over the years.

—The AV Times Staff