Update: Pond Fire burns 50 acres in Kern County since June 26

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Updated: 11:58 a.m. June 27

First discovered: 26 hours ago, 9:41 a.m. June 26

Initial location: Pond Road & Magnolia Road, Delano, Kern County, Calif.

Fire unit: Kern County Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Pond Fire

Pond Fire initially started 9:41 a.m. June 26 at Pond Road & Magnolia Road, Delano in Kern County, California.

Since its discovery 26 hours ago, it has burned 50 acres. At this time, there are no details on the containment of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published June 27, 2026 at 12:50 PM.