Breaking: Choctaw Fire reported in Kern County on July 17

Published Jul 17, 2025 #Choctaw fire

First discovered: 3:01 p.m. July 17

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Choctaw

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:01 p.m. in Kern County, California.

Choctaw Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center