Breaking: Gulch Fire reported in Kern County on June 20

Published Jun 20, 2026 #Gulch fire

First discovered: 2:10 p.m. June 20

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Gulch

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:10 p.m. in in Kern County, California.

Gulch Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center