Breaking: Alder Fire reported in Kern County on March 27

Published Mar 27, 2026 #Alder fire

First discovered: 1:55 p.m. March 27

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Alder

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:55 p.m. at in Kern County, California.

Alder Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center