Breaking: New wildfire reported in Kern County on Aug. 5

Published Aug 6, 2025 #Lac-271938 fire

First discovered: 5:30 p.m. Aug. 5

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-271938

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:30 p.m. in Kern County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center