Breaking: Lakeside Fire reported in Kern County on July 20

Published Jul 21, 2025 #Lakeside fire

First discovered: 4:46 p.m. July 20

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lakeside

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:46 p.m. in Kern County, California.

Lakeside Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center