Update: Famoso Fire burns 30 acres in Kern County

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Updated: 3:02 p.m. May 9

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 2:24 p.m. May 9

Initial location: South of Famoso Rd East of Hwy 65, Famoso, Kern County, Calif.

Fire unit: Kern County Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Famoso Fire

Famoso Fire initially started today at 2:24 p.m. at South of Famoso Rd East of Hwy 65, Famoso in Kern County, California.

It has burned 30 acres after being active for less than an hour. Currently, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

See live video from the area:

Https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?id=Axis-SchillHill2

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published May 9, 2026 at 1:58 PM.