Breaking: Chester Fire reported in Kern County on July 25

Published Jul 25, 2025 #Winchester fire

First discovered: 12:40 p.m. July 25

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Chester

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:40 p.m. in Kern County, California.

Chester Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center