Breaking: Mccarthy Fire reported in Kern County on Aug. 2

Published Aug 2, 2026 #Mccarthy fire

First discovered: 11:38 a.m. Aug. 2

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mccarthy

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:38 a.m. at in Kern County, California.

Mccarthy 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