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In the face of Erskine Fire, Kern County man leaves all he has behind
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Jun 27, 2016
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In the face of Erskine Fire, Kern County man leaves all he has behind
Several Kern County residents have been evacuated to shelters nearby. On such person is Robert Larsen; he left his trailer on Thursday along with his dogs.
A photo from the Kern County Fire Department shows a view of the Erskine Fire in the Kernville, Calif. area. The fire burned about 48,000 acres.
A photo from the Kern County Fire Department shows a view of the Erskine Fire in the Kernville, Calif. area. The fire burned about 48,000 acres.
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Several Kern County residents have been evacuated to shelters nearby. On such person is Robert Larsen; he left his trailer on Thursday along with his dogs.

A massive wildfire in Kern County continued to burn Monday. 

The Erskine Fire is 40 percent contained but has claimed the lives of two people and destroyed at least 250 structures.

Residents evacuated from the area have been moved to shelters nearby. One such person is Robert Larsen; he left his trailer on Thursday along with his dogs. 

Larsen shared his thoughts with Take Two from a Red Cross shelter. 

Press the blue play button above to hear Robert Larsen's story.