Update: Star Fire burns 300 acres in Kern County

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Updated: 5:48 p.m. June 19

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 5:06 p.m. June 19

Initial location: Highway 58, near General Beale Road, Bear Valley Springs, Kern County, Calif.

Fire unit: Kern County Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Star Fire

Star Fire initially started today at 5:06 p.m. on Highway 58, near General Beale Road, Bear Valley Springs in Kern County, California.

It has burned 300 acres after being active for less than an hour, an increase of 150 acres since the last update. At this time, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.

See live video from the area:

Https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?id=Axis-Lamont1

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published June 19, 2026 at 5:13 PM.