Kern Valley Sun

07/21/2025

07/18/2025

📍WELDON, Calif.

✅ The evacuation warnings for zones KRN-768 and KRN-769-A have been lifted.

Please click the link provided to view the map and more information.

Genasys map: https://protect.genasys.com/fullscreenMap?z=10.775004280117239&latlon=35.75792161554767%2C-118.27798766029719

07/17/2025

https://kernvalleysun.com/stories/breaking-news-fay-fire-burns-868-acres-near-weldon-as-crews-battle-zero-containment,25014

WELDON, CA — A fast-moving wildfire sparked Tuesday afternoon near Fay Ranch Road and Belt Road north of Weldon has burned an estimated 868 acres as of Wednesday night, according to fire …

07/16/2025

Fay facts July 16, 2025.


750 acres with 0% containment. Total of 300 personnel assigned.
Evacuation warning level 2 is still in place for KRN zones 768 & 769-A.

Pictured: 0700 briefing for fire personnel

07/16/2025

https://kernvalleysun.com/stories/breaking-news-fay-fire-ignites-in-kern-river-valley-triggers-evacuation-warning,24908

WELDON, Calif. — July 15, 2025 — A rapidly spreading wildfire, named the Fay Fire, erupted north of Weldon on Monday afternoon, prompting emergency officials to issue evacuation warnings …

07/16/2025

07/16/2025

Fay Fire

07/11/2025

07/10/2025

https://kernvalleysun.com/stories/sce-to-host-virtual-wildfire-safety-community-meeting-for-kern-and-tulare-counties,24385

Southern California Edison (SCE) will hold a virtual Wildfire Safety Community Meeting on Wednesday, July 16, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., offering residents of Kern and Tulare counties an …