Tower Fire Burns 2,500 Acres in Kern County, 50% Contained

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By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 3 weeks ago on

May 4, 2026

The Kern County Tower Fire has burned 2,500 acres as of Monday, May 4, 2026, morning, CalFire reported. (CalFire)

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A wildfire reported Sunday afternoon in Kern County has grown to 2,500 acres and is 50% contained, CalFire reported Monday morning.

The Tower Fire is burning near Edison Highway and Comanche Drive in Bakersfield, according to authorities.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, CalFire said.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.