Update: Lost Fire burns 520 acres in Kern County since April 24

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Updated: 7:22 a.m. April 25

First discovered: 11 hours ago, 8:05 p.m. April 24

Initial location: Both sides of I-5, just North of Hwy 46, Lost Hills, Kern County, Calif.

Fire unit: Kern County Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lost Fire

Lost Fire initially started 8:05 p.m. April 24 at Both sides of I-5, just North of Hwy 46, Lost Hills in Kern County, California.

After being active for 11 hours, it has burned 520 acres, an increase of 490 acres since the last update. At present, there are no details on the containment of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published April 25, 2026 at 7:43 AM.