Update: General Fire burns 25 acres in Kern County since May 6

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Updated: 4:32 p.m. May 12

First discovered: 6 days ago, 3:59 p.m. May 6

Initial location: Hwy 58 East, near General Beale Road, Arvin, Kern County, Calif.

Fire unit: Kern County Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: General Fire

General Fire initially started 3:59 p.m. May 6 on Hwy 58 East, near General Beale Road, Arvin in Kern County, California.

Since its discovery six days ago, it has burned 25 acres. Currently, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published May 12, 2026 at 4:49 PM.