Breaking: Oak Fire reported in Kern County on March 21

Published Mar 22, 2026 #Oak fire

First discovered: 3:28 p.m. March 21

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Oak

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:28 p.m. at in Kern County, California.

Oak Fire has been burning on private land. At present, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center