Update: Desert Fire burns 30.8 acres in Kern County

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Updated: 7:32 p.m. May 13

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 4:54 p.m. May 13

Initial location: Rosamond Avenue & 47th Street W, Rosamond, Kern County, Calif.

Fire unit: Kern County Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Desert Fire

Desert Fire initially started today at 4:54 p.m. at Rosamond Avenue & 47th Street W, Rosamond in Kern County, California.

It has burned 30.8 acres after being active for two hours. At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published May 13, 2026 at 6:09 PM.