Update: Wyly Fire burns 847.2 acres in Kern County

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Updated: 4:42 p.m. June 13

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 2:37 p.m. June 13

Initial location: Hwy 58 and Bealville Rd, Kern County, Calif.

Fire unit: Kern County Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Wyly Fire

Wyly Fire initially started today at 2:37 p.m. at Hwy 58 and Bealville Rd in Kern County, California.

Since its discovery two hours ago, it has burned 847.2 acres. At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.

Evacuation information from Cal Fire

Evacuation Orders

Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.

KRN-455

KRN-100

Evacuation Warnings

Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.

KRN-419

See live video from the area:

Https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?id=Axis-Bealville1

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published June 13, 2026 at 3:22 PM.