EAST Fire
At a glance
Fire Snapshot
Spatial & trend
Map & Growth
Map
35.2600, -118.6717
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
Smoke
Layer analysis: No analyzed smoke plumes reported near this fire in the current NOAA HMS feed.
Open live smoke layer →Recent activity
Timeline
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: Uncontained
Context
Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
View on MapRoad Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Bear Valley Springs
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Arvin
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Stallion Springs
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Golden Hills
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Lamont
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Weedpatch
Largest Fires in California
Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Bear Valley Springs at 7.4 mi).
- Weather conditions currently support continued fire activity (fire weather rating: Extreme).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | EAST |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CAKRN-000001 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | Kern |
| Latitude | 35.26000 |
| Longitude | -118.67168 |
| Last Updated | Jul 24, 2026, 3:27 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Bear Valley Springs (7.4 mi S), Arvin (9.5 mi W), Stallion Springs (12 mi S), Golden Hills (13 mi SE), Lamont (14 mi W), Weedpatch (14 mi W) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 11:05 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The EAST Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The EAST Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 35.2600, -118.6717. Nearby towns include Bear Valley Springs (11.9 km S), Arvin (15.3 km W), Stallion Springs (19.2 km S), Golden Hills (21 km SE).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-24.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Bear Valley Springs (7.4 mi S), Arvin (9.5 mi W), Stallion Springs (12 mi S), Golden Hills (13 mi SE), Lamont (14 mi W), Weedpatch (14 mi W).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 93°F, 28% humidity, 12 mph from the w.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 53 minutes ago).