Breaking: West Fire reported in Kern County on May 24
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First discovered: 9:35 a.m. May 24
Initial location: Kern County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: West
A new wildfire was reported today at 9:35 a.m. at in Kern County, California.
West Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.
Source: National Interagency Fire Center
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This story was originally published May 24, 2026 at 10:08 AM.