Breaking: Bear Fire reported in Kern County on July 9

Published Jul 10, 2025 #Bear fire

First discovered: 3:27 p.m. July 9

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bear

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:27 p.m. in Kern County, California.

Bear Fire has been burning on private land. At present, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center