Breaking: Neal Ranch Fire reported in Kern County on April 12

Published Apr 13, 2026 #Neal ranch fire

First discovered: 5:15 p.m. April 12

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Neal Ranch

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:15 p.m. in in Kern County, California.

Neal Ranch 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