River Fire 2026

Started: May 18 3,535 acre 100% contained Wildfire
Near Fuller Acres · Kern County, California
CAL FIRE

River Fire has burned 3,535 acres, burning 10 miles northeast of Fuller Acres, near State Route 178 Mouth of the Canyon, East of Bakersfield.

5 Days Active
10 mi NE From Fuller Acres to the fire perimeter
3,535 Acres 2.9x the size of Lincoln Park 68% the size of JFK Airport
100%
Contained +2% since previous report
6 Personnel

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Places Near River Fire

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