Breaking: Mtz/krn/44a Fire reported in Kern County on April 29

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First discovered: 2 hours ago, 12:23 p.m. April 29

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mtz/krn/44a

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:23 p.m. in in Kern County, California.

Mtz/krn/44a Fire has been burning on private land for two hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 29, 2026 at 3:39 PM.