Update: Sherwood Fire burns 40 acres in Kern County

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Updated: 5:29 p.m. July 12

First discovered: 3:56 p.m. July 12

Initial location: South Granite Road and Round Mountain Road, North of Bakersfield, Kern County, Calif.

Fire unit: Kern County Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sherwood Fire

Sherwood Fire initially started today at 3:56 p.m. at South Granite Road and Round Mountain Road, North of Bakersfield in Kern County, California.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published July 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM.