Breaking: Buzzard Fire reported in Kern County on Aug. 5

Published Aug 5, 2026 #Buzzard fire

First discovered: 8:05 a.m. Aug. 5

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Buzzard

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:05 a.m. at in Kern County, California.

Buzzard 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