Update: Ranch Fire burns 70 acres in Kern County

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Updated: 2:10 p.m. April 28

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 2:07 p.m. April 28

Initial location: Tule Road, near Woody, Kern County, Calif.

Fire unit: Kern County Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ranch Fire

Ranch Fire initially started today at 2:07 p.m. on Tule Road, near Woody in Kern County, California.

After being active for less than an hour, it has burned 70 acres. At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.

See live video from the area:

Https://ops.alertcalifornia.org/cam-console/Axis-SchillHill2

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published April 28, 2026 at 1:53 PM.