Buzzard Fire

Active

Kern County, California · Discovered August 5, 2026

902 acres
Size
98%
Contained
-
24h growth
55
Personnel

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 18 hours ago · Official incident page

Current situation

Buzzard Fire

Winding down
Air quality · Moderate
AQI 58

The Buzzard Fire fire has burned 902 acres in Kern County, California. Crews have reached 98% containment. Air quality near the fire is moderate (AQI 58). 55 personnel are assigned to the incident.

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