Update: Den Fire burns 100 acres in Kings County

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Updated: 8:54 p.m. July 4

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 7:56 p.m. July 4

Initial location: 25th Avenue/ Devils Den Road, Kettleman City, Kings County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire Fresno-Kings Unit

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Den Fire

Den Fire initially started today at 7:56 p.m. at 25th Avenue/ Devils Den Road, Kettleman City in Kings County, California.

Since its discovery less than an hour ago, it has burned 100 acres. At this time, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.

Five engines, one water tender and one dozer will be working to suppress the fire. According to Cal Fire, "Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow."

See live video from the area:

Https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?id=Axis-CedarCanyon2

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published July 4, 2026 at 8:16 PM.