Kern County Fire

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[Kern County Fire @kerncountyfire]

#BuzzardFire #EvacuationUpdate

✅ This is an update to the Buzzard Fire. The Evacuation Warning for Zone KRN-535 has been LIFTED. There are no further advisories at this time.

[Kern County Fire @kerncountyfire]

#RidgeFire #EvacuationWarning

📍 Gorman, Calif.,

⚠️ The following zones are under an Evacuation WARNING: KRN 545

PREPARE to leave, there is a wildfire threat in your area.

Please click the link for map and zone specific info.

Genasys Link: https://t.co/9gaIBwyv0B

[Kern County Fire @kerncountyfire]

#RidgeFire #VegetationFire

📍Gorman, Calif.

Kern County Fire crews are responding to a fire in Gorman, northeast of I-5 & Gorman School Rd. Fire is approximately 50 acres. We will provide further updates, as needed.

[Kern County Fire @kerncountyfire]

#BuzzardFire #IncidentUpdate

🔥Buzzard Fire Morning Update

Fire crews were able to get even more containment lines around the Buzzard Fire overnight. That containment number is now up to 37%. Unburned fuel and steep terrain continue to be the biggest issues while fighting this fire.
The Evacuation Warning is still in effect for zone KRN-535.

[Kern County Fire @kerncountyfire]

#BuzzardFire #IncidentUpdate

Evening Update

Fire crews continue to make progress on containment of the Buzzard Fire, fighting through very rough terrain, low relative humidity levels, and extreme heat. Containment is now at 25%.
Evacuation Warning for zone KRN-535 is still in effect.

[Kern County Fire @kerncountyfire]

#BuzzardFire #IncidentUpdate

AM Update

The is an update to the Buzzard Fire in Lebec. Forward progress was stopped last night. There is still an Evacuation WARNING in place for KRN-535.
Fire is 10% contained, as crews continued to work through the night into the morning in very steep and rough terrain.
Acreage estimate is about 900 acres.

[ReadyKern @readykern]

This is a message from the Kern County Sheriff's Office

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This is an update for the Buzzard Fire in area near the I-5, north of Lebec Road.

https://t.co/8qnV58tsyb

[ReadyKern @readykern]

This is a message from the Kern County Sheriff's Office

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Para Espanol: https://t.co/psfLec95Ww

This is an update for the Buzzard Fire in the I-5 north of Lebec Road area and Digi https://t.co/LANsbnJU7S

[Kern County Fire @kerncountyfire]

#BuzzardFire #EvacuationUpdate

Update #1

🚨The Buzzard Fire has now reached approximately 500 acres in size. The Evacuation WARNING that was previously put out has now turned to an Evacuation ORDER for the following zone:

KRN-535

Leave NOW, there is an immediate threat to life due to a wildfire in your area.

For specific map information, click this link:
https://t.co/KVkci2XfW7

[ReadyKern @readykern]

This is a message from the Kern County Sheriff's Office.

For ASL: https://t.co/QFIe7fpm8K

Para Espanol: https://t.co/psfLec95Ww

Buzzard Fire - Evacuation WARNING. Details below.

A WILDFIRE has become a threat https://t.co/cxSuxzehan

[Kern County Fire @kerncountyfire]

#BuzzardFire #VegetationFire

A vegetation fire has broke out in the area of Lebec, off of I-5, south of mile marker 8. It has been dubbed the Buzzard Fire The fire is about 30 acres.

The following Evacuation Warning zone is in place because of it:

KRN-535

Evacuation Warning means you should PREPARE to leave because of the wildfire threat in your area.

Please click the link for map and zone specific info.
https://t.co/KVkci2XfW7

[Kern County Fire @kerncountyfire]

#CassieFire #VegetationFire

Kern County Fire crews are battling a fire in Keene, in the area of Cummings Ranch Rd., north of Hwy. 58. It is approximately 144 acres at this time.

Further updates will be posted as needed.

[Kern County Fire @kerncountyfire]

Kern County Fire Deploys Resources Out Of County

Press Release: https://t.co/CBflpfyYYb

[Kern County Fire @kerncountyfire]

#FishFire #IncidentUpdate #PMupdate

PM Update 7/29/27 (Final Update)

📍CALIENTE, Calif.

4,201 acres
57% contained

Fire crews made steady progress today and will continue reinforcing containment lines, patrolling for hotspots, and improving fireline security. Increased containment reflects continued success in suppression efforts, though firefighters remain vigilant as work continues until the fire is fully contained.

[Kern County Fire @kerncountyfire]

#FishFire #IncidentUpdate #AMupdate

AM Update 7/29/26

📍CALIENTE, Calif.

4201 acres
37% contained

Fire crews made strong progress overnight, reinforcing containment lines and continuing mop up operations. Most fire activity remained well within the interior of the fire perimeter, allowing crews to focus on strengthening control efforts. Today, firefighters expect to make significant progress toward increasing containment.

[Kern County Fire @kerncountyfire]

#FishFire #IncidentUpdate #PMupdate

PM Update 7/28/26

📍CALIENTE, Calif.

4,201 acres
27% contained

Firefighters are making great progress and will continue working overnight to strengthen containment and support ongoing suppression efforts.

✅ The evacuation orders/warning for Zones KRN-100 and KRN-455 have been LIFTED.

There are no further advisories at this time.