Breaking: Laura Fire reported in Kern County on Nov. 5

Published Nov 6, 2025 #Laura fire

First discovered: 4:57 p.m. Nov. 5

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Laura

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:57 p.m. in Kern County, California.

Laura Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center