Update: Redrock Fire burns 215 acres in Kern County

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Updated: 7 p.m. April 21

First discovered: 3 hours ago, 3:59 p.m. April 21

Initial location: Redrock Randsburg road & Hwy 14, Gypsite, Kern County, Calif.

Fire unit: Kern County Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Redrock Fire

Redrock Fire initially started today at 3:59 p.m. at Redrock Randsburg road & Hwy 14, Gypsite in Kern County, California.

Since its discovery three hours ago, it has burned 215 acres, an increase of 115 acres since the last update. Currently, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.

See live video from the area:

Https://ops.alertcalifornia.org/cam-console/Axis-ThumbMtn1

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published April 21, 2026 at 4:37 PM.