Breaking: Barrel Fire reported in Kern County on Aug. 16

Published Aug 17, 2025 #Barrel fire

First discovered: 3:29 p.m. Aug. 16

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Barrel

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:29 p.m. in Kern County, California.

Barrel 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