Breaking: Upjohn Fire reported in Kern County on May 12

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First discovered: 7:34 p.m. May 12

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Upjohn

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:34 p.m. at in Kern County, California.

Upjohn Fire has burned 0.3 acres of federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 12, 2026 at 8:21 PM.