New prescribed fire started in Kern County on May 21

Published May 21, 2025 #Grapevine rx fire

Started: 1:20 p.m. May 21

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Grapevine

A new prescribed burn, named Grapevine, was initiated today at 1:20 p.m. in Kern County.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land.

Currently, there are no specifics available regarding the size of area burned or the crew conducting the prescribed fire.

Prescribed fire (prescribed burn) is a wildfire prevention method that involves burning an area of land in a controlled manner to minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center