Breaking: Ridge Fire reported in Kern County on June 27

Published Jun 28, 2026 #14-2 ridge fire

First discovered: 3:18 p.m. June 27

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ridge

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:18 p.m. at in Kern County, California.

Ridge Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center