Breaking: Creek Fire reported in Kern County on May 25

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First discovered: 3 hours ago, 11:12 a.m. May 25

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Creek

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:12 a.m. in in Kern County, California.

Creek Fire has been burning on private land for three hours. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 25, 2026 at 3:28 PM.