Explosion Causes Fire At Bakersfield IKEA, Two People Injured

Two people injured during a fire at IKEA in Tejon on Sunday afternoon, according to the Kern County Fire Department. KCFD said an explosion caused a fire at the IKEA on Industrial Parkway. Firefighters arrived to the million-square-foot warehouse filled with smoke and an activated sprinkler head flowing water into the electrical room. Witnesses stated that a contractor on site was working on an electrical panel when the panel flashed and started the fire. KCFD crews located two injured people. One victim had severe burns to his head and face and was transported to a hospital.