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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — So-called impostor firefighters were actually real firefighters doing a legitimate task, the Bakersfield Fire Department said Tuesday. City crews say they were checking on smoke detectors.
The Kern County Fire Department warned the community Friday about “two men wearing blue uniforms with badges requesting entry into homes” in the 5300 block of Fairfax Avenue to check the smoke detectors. “If you see either of these immediately call 911,” the warning said.
“Bakersfield firefighters were conducting their annual apartment complex inspection,” Bakersfield Battalion Chief Anthony Galagaza told Eyewitness News. “Usually with three or more units, we’re required to go out every year and check smoke detectors. We do this randomly and knock on doors.”
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