Breaking: Water Fire reported in Kern County on May 13

Published May 13, 2025 #Bitterwater fire

First discovered: 1:49 p.m. May 13

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Water

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:49 p.m. in Kern County.

Water Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center