Breaking: Fig Fire reported in Kern County on July 4

Published Jul 4, 2026 #Fig fire

First discovered: 4 hours ago, 4:07 a.m. July 4

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Fig

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:07 a.m. at in Kern County, California.

Fig Fire has been burning on private land for four hours. At this time, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center