Breaking: Wesley Fire reported in Kern County on Aug. 13

Published Aug 14, 2026 #Wesley fire

First discovered: 4:24 p.m. Aug. 13

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Wesley

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:24 p.m. in Kern County, California.

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

Currently, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center