BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Evacuation orders and warnings are underway for several zones after a wildfire southwest of Lost Hills has grown to 7,500 acres within a day.
Evacuation orders and warnings are underway for several zones after a wildfire southwest of Lost Hills has grown to 7,500 acres within a day. PHOTO: KCFD
The so-called Lost Fire has burned 7,500 acres and is 5% contained.
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According to CalFire, the fire started on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at around 3:03 a.m., west of Highway 33 and 7th Standard.
The following zones are under an evacuation order:
KRN-209-BKRN-219-BKRN-243-B
Those in the evacuation order zones are asked to leave as there is an imminent threat to life.
The following zones are under an evacuation warning:
Those in the evacuation warning zones are asked to be prepared to leave.
Evacuation orders and warnings are underway for several zones after a wildfire southwest of Lost Hills has grown to 7,500 acres within a day. PHOTO: ProtectGenasys
Maps of the evacuation orders and warnings can be found here.
The Kern County Fire Department said on Thursday, as firefighters were about to get the fire “wrapped up,” the wind shifted in a different direction. It caused the fire to move quickly. KCFD said there were several times when the wind shifted.
KCFD said there is no direct threat to the community. KCFD said there are personnel stationed at structures in the vicinity to protect them.
Evacuation orders and warnings are underway for several zones after a wildfire southwest of Lost Hills has grown to 7,500 acres within a day. PHOTO: KBAK/KBFX
KCFD reports there are no injuries.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.