Breaking: Freeman Fire reported in Kern County on July 12

Published Jul 12, 2026 #Freeman fire

First discovered: 11:41 a.m. July 12

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Freeman

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:41 a.m. at in Kern County, California.

Freeman Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center