Breaking: Round Fire reported in Kern County on April 20

Published Apr 20, 2026 #Campground fire

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 9:38 a.m. April 20

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Round

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:38 a.m. at in Kern County, California.

Round Fire has been burning on private land for two hours. Currently, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center