Breaking: Live Oak Fire reported in Kern County on April 14

Published Apr 15, 2026 #Live oak fire

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 1:40 p.m. April 14

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Live Oak

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:40 p.m. in in Kern County, California.

Live Oak Fire has been burning on private land for two hours. Currently, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center