Breaking: Bay Fire reported in Kern County on July 17

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First discovered: 11:41 a.m. July 17

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bay

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:41 a.m. at in Kern County, California.

Bay Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published July 17, 2026 at 12:15 PM.