Fort Fire initially started 11:27 p.m. June 4 in Kern County. Since its discovery a week ago, it has burned 389 acres. The fire crew managed to contain the fire entirely by Wednesday morning.

Fire containment. What does it mean for a fire to be 49% contained? Containment indicates what percentage of the fire ...

California's largest wildfire of 2025 has burned more than 70,000 acres in just a few days and its burning right nextdoor to Kern County.The Madre Fire is burni ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Crews with the Kern County Fire Department are battling a fire south of Maricopa near Highway 166 Friday morning. The fire was reported around 10:11 p.m. on Thursday ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The smell of smoke in the air in parts of Kern County is from the massive wildfire burning in San Luis Obispo, fire officials said. The Madre Fire is burning near ...

UPDATE - 7/7 2:15 p.m.: Kern County evacuation warnings (Zones: 245, 249, 259 and 281B) have been lifted, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Highway 166 remains closed for public safety. The ...