Breaking: Cadet Fire reported in Kern County on June 28

Published Jun 28, 2026 #Cadet fire

First discovered: 3:10 p.m. June 28

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Cadet

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:10 p.m. in in Kern County, California.

Cadet Fire has been burning on private land. At present, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center