Breaking: Barrel Fire reported in Kern County on May 27

Published May 28, 2026 #Barrel fire

First discovered: 7:46 p.m. May 27

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Barrel

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:46 p.m. at in Kern County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center