Breaking: Kellen Fire reported in Kern County on Aug. 11

Published Aug 11, 2026 #Kellen fire

First discovered: 12:28 p.m. Aug. 11

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Kellen

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:28 p.m. in Kern County, California.

Kellen Fire has been burning on private land. At present, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center