Update: Ming Fire in Kern County - July 1 status

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Updated: 2:13 p.m. July 1

First discovered: 1 week ago, 4:34 a.m. June 24

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ming

Ming Fire initially started 4:34 a.m. June 24 in Kern County, California.

It has been burning on private land for a week. At this time, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published July 1, 2026 at 2:28 PM.