Breaking: Kern Fire reported in San Luis Obispo County on June 27

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First discovered: 3:53 a.m. June 27

Initial location: San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Kern

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:53 a.m. at in San Luis Obispo County, California.

Kern Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published June 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM.