Bakersfield, CA – On the morning of Monday, November 3, 2025, a motel fire resulted in fatal injuries to 36-year-old Jaime Bautista, according to KBAK.

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office reports that the fire broke out around 11:00 AM at the Sierra Vista Motel on Union Avenue in southeast Bakersfield.

Authorities said Bautista was inside the building when the fire started. Emergency responders pulled him from the scene and transported him to the Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Burn Unit. Despite medical efforts, Bautista later died from his injuries sustained in the blaze.

The Bakersfield City Fire Department is conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire. Officials have not yet released details about how the flames started or whether other guests were affected. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is assisting in the ongoing investigation.

Wrongful Death Claims

California’s Premises Liability Law requires businesses, like hotels and motels, to ensure their customers have a safe environment for their stay. Should negligence on their part contribute to the death of someone who stays with them, their families may have grounds to file a Wrongful Death claim. The support provided by a Wrongful Death claim can compensate for funeral expenses, loss of income, and other damages.

Bakersfield Wrongful Death Lawyer

If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a Bakersfield Wrongful Death Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.