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Automated summary generated: Aug 13, 2026 16:45 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The BUZZARD wildfire is located in Kern County, California, approximately 6 miles northwest of Lebec. The fire has been burning since August 5, 2026, and is believed to have been caused by human activity. The fire has grown to 902 acres and is currently 100% contained. The fire behavior has been minimal with backing and creeping, indicating a slow and controlled spread. The situation has evolved significantly over the past week, with containment increasing from 10% to 100%.
Official source description: 6 Miles NW from LEBEC, CA
Minimal; Backing; Creeping
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {E53D7A7B-30F7-40CE-B772-2AD3253A9B27}
Discovered: Aug 5, 2026
Cause: Human
Coordinates: 34.8997, -118.9228
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The BUZZARD Fire has burned 902 acres as of August 13, 2026.
Yes, the BUZZARD Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The BUZZARD Fire is burning in Kern, CA.
The BUZZARD Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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