Breaking: Bitter Fire reported in Kern County on June 25

Published Jun 25, 2026 #Bitter fire

First discovered: 1:56 p.m. June 25

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bitter

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:56 p.m. in in Kern County, California.

Bitter Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center