Breaking: White Fire reported in Kern County on July 5

Published Jul 6, 2026 #Applewhite fire

First discovered: 4:11 p.m. July 5

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: White

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:11 p.m. at in Kern County, California.

White Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center