Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.
Automated summary generated: Nov 6, 2026 23:05 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The LOST wildfire in Kern County, California, was discovered on 2026-06-18 at 16:21. A report from the National Interagency Fire Center on 2026-11-06 recorded the fire at 7,834 acres with 100% containment and 35 personnel on the scene. The fire behavior was described as minimal, creeping, and smoldering. The estimated cost of suppression was $500,000.
Official source description: 35 Miles W from Bakersfield, CA
Minimal; Creeping; Smoldering
Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.
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Latest available source report: Nov 6, 2026 22:53 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.
There are not enough distinct dated measurements to establish a documented progression for this incident.
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 22:53 | 7,834 | 100.0% | NIFC |
Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.
Reporting area: Bakersfield. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {673BA64E-64F5-4148-82CC-B4C96FB5E39A}
Discovered: Jun 18, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Est. Cost to Date: $500,000
Coordinates: 35.4186, -119.755
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The LOST Fire has burned 7,834 acres as of November 6, 2026.
Yes, the LOST Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The LOST Fire is burning in Kern, CA.
The LOST Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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