Update: Cotton Fire burns 80 acres in Kern County

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Updated: 6:31 p.m. July 16

First discovered: 8 hours ago, 9:32 a.m. July 16

Initial location: Antelope Road and Highway 41, Shandon, Kern County, Calif.

Fire unit: Kern County Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Cotton Fire

Cotton Fire initially started today at 9:32 a.m. at Antelope Road and Highway 41, Shandon in Kern County, California.

Since its discovery eight hours ago, it has burned 80 acres. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published July 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM.