Breaking: Kern Fire reported in San Luis Obispo County on June 27

Published Jun 27, 2026 #Kern fire

First discovered: 3:53 a.m. June 27

Initial location: San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Kern

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:53 a.m. at in San Luis Obispo County, California.

Kern Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center