Breaking: Kern Fire reported in Shasta County on May 30

Published May 31, 2025 #Kern fire

First discovered: 6:13 p.m. May 30

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Kern

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:13 p.m. in Shasta County.

Kern Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center