Update: Lost Fire burns 100 acres in Kern County

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Updated: 10:45 a.m. June 18

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 10:03 a.m. June 18

Initial location: 4 miles northwest of Lokern Road & Lost Hills Road, 35 miles west of Bakersfield, Kern County, Calif.

Fire unit: Kern County Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lost Fire

Lost Fire initially started today at 10:03 a.m. of 4 miles northwest of Lokern Road & Lost Hills Road, 35 miles west of Bakersfield in Kern County, California.

Since its discovery less than an hour ago, it has burned 100 acres, an increase of 60 acres since the last update. At this time, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published June 18, 2026 at 11:09 AM.