Lost Fire Forces Evacuations in Kern County

A wildfire dubbed the Lost Fire has erupted near McKittrick in Kern County, forcing evacuations in zones KRN-209-B and KRN-219-B. Sparking just before 10 AM Thursday, it’s already burned 682 acres as crews battle to contain it. Residents face tough choices leaving homes and pets behind — a stark reminder of nature’s unpredictability. Kern County Fire Department leads response efforts, with updates still evolving as containment remains the goal. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bf0c63d056ea760b