Incident Update Buzzard Fire

Date:
08/06/2026
Time:
2:40 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Buzzard Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-08-05
Incident Status
Active
Location
I-5 South of mile marker 8, Lebec
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Kern
Administration Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
510
Containment
10%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones:

  • KRN-535