Update: Kellen Fire in Kern County – Aug. 14 status

Published Aug 14, 2026 #Kellen fire

Updated: 9:12 a.m. Aug. 14

First discovered: 3 days ago, 12:28 p.m. Aug. 11

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Kellen

Kellen Fire initially started at 12:28 p.m. Aug. 11 in Kern County, California.

It has been burning on private land for three days. At this time, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Currently, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center