Breaking: Crown Fire reported in Kern County on July 14

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First discovered: 7:22 a.m. July 14

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Crown

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:22 a.m. at in Kern County, California.

Crown Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. At present, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published July 14, 2026 at 8:47 AM.