Update: Tower Fire burns 100 acres in Kern County

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Updated: 4:34 p.m. May 3

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 3:51 p.m. May 3

Initial location: Edison Highway and Comanche Drive, Bakersfield, Kern County, Calif.

Fire unit: Kern County Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Tower Fire

Tower Fire initially started today at 3:51 p.m. at Edison Highway and Comanche Drive, Bakersfield in Kern County, California.

After being active for less than an hour, it has burned 100 acres, an increase of 50 acres since the last update. 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-MtAdelaide1

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published May 3, 2026 at 3:54 PM.