Incident Update Sheep Springs Fire

Date:
03/30/2026
Time:
6:15 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Sheep Springs Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-03-27
Incident Status
Active
Location
South of Hwy 395 & Brown Road, Ridgecrest
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Kern
Administration Unit
Unified Command: Kern County Fire Department & Bureau of Land Management -Desert District
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
170
Containment
100%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities