Breaking: Bobtail Fire reported in Kern County on May 25

Published May 25, 2026 #Bobtail fire

First discovered: 8:53 a.m. May 25

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bobtail

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:53 a.m. in in Kern County, California.

Bobtail 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