Breaking: Barker Fire reported in Kern County on Aug. 30

Published Aug 30, 2025 #Barker fire

First discovered: 12:10 p.m. Aug. 30

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Barker

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:10 p.m. in Kern County, California.

Barker Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center