Business owner Humberto Quiroz said the fire could have put his business, employees, and customers directly in harm's way. But Quiroz was left with more than 100 pallets of destroyed tiles and a cleanup bill he paid out of his own pocket. Olmedo said the most recent fire was the closest to her business and urged others to stay vigilant. For business owners who feel powerless against vegetation fires near their property, Bakersfield Fire Department Public Information Officer Alexander Clark pointed to a local resource. Authorities remind residents and business owners to prioritize life and the safety of others before considering property damage.