Update: Wildfire in Kern County in Kern County – Jan. 4 status

Published Jan 5, 2026 #Lac-416768 fire

Updated: 4:20 p.m. Jan. 4

First discovered: More than a month ago, 6:01 a.m. Nov. 29

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LAC-416768

The wildfire initially started 6:01 a.m. Nov. 29 in Kern County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land for more than a month. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center