Breaking: Flat Fire reported in Kern County on Aug. 14

Published Aug 15, 2025 #Cherry flat fire

First discovered: 5:16 p.m. Aug. 14

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Flat

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:16 p.m. in Kern County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center