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Person seen starting small fire near Mount Vernon

Heard on: Bakersfield PD / Kern County Sheriff

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I got visual of the suspect.

3/2/2026 11:59 AM

Fire & Arson

Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306

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it might be the same guy I saw one night behind planet fitness in the field if it is its a white cowboy looking dude he's racist he was trying to blame it one this Mexican guy who walked through he thought I was Mexican to that's why he blames us but as soon as he saw I was white he appogized and when to put the fire out

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Fire & Arson reported near Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306 on Mar 2, 2026, 11:59 AM. As discussed during the dispatch call, officers observed a person near a chicken coop and reported a possible small fire in the Mount Vernon and Albertson’s area. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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