California Attorney General Warns Against Price Gouging During Fire Emergency

Published on August 2, 2024

Businesses in Kern County are being warned against price gouging after a state of emergency was issued regarding the Borel fire, which began burning in the Sequoia National Forest last week. Price gouging during a state of emergency is illegal in California. “Businesses and landlords cannot unlawfully raise the price of essential supplies, hotels, rental housing, and more,” Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a July 30 press release.  “I urge all Californians to be prepared, keep safe, and understand that in California you have rights protecting you during an emergency.” The fire is roughly about 41 percent contained and has burned more than 59,000 acres, according to CalFire. Part of the larger 2024 SQF Lightning Complex fire, which spans over 90,000 acres through the counties of Tulare and Kern, the Borel fire is about 60 miles northeast of Bakersfield....

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