Little Fire (2025)

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Little Fire
Part of the 2025 California wildfires
Little Fire smoke August 23.jpg
Smoke plume from the Little Fire, seen east of Lake Isabella
Date(s)August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22) – September 5, 2025 (2025-09-05)
Location Miracle Hot Springs, California and Lake Isabella, California
Coordinates 35°34′09″N118°35′09″W / 35.56917°N 118.58583°W / 35.56917; -118.58583
Statistics
StatusExtinguished
Burned area2,506 acres (1,014 ha)
Ignition
CauseUnder investigation
Map
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The Little Fire is a wildfire burning near Lake Isabella, California and Lake Isabella that began on August 22, 2025. On September 5, the fire was fully contained at 2,548 acres (1,031 ha). [1]

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Background

The Little Fire ignited on August 22, 2025, in steep brush near Miracle Hot Springs, California, along the lower Kern River canyon in Kern County. [2] Hot, dry weather and afternoon downslope winds contributed to rapid spread through chaparral and grass fuels, prompting an immediate multi-agency response from state and federal crews. [3]

Progression

The Little Fire was first reported at about 3:03 p.m. PDT on August 22, 2025 near Highway 178, southwest of Lake Isabella in Kern County. [4]

By 5:00 PM PDT on August 22, the fire was approximately 100 acres (40 ha) in size with 0% containment. [5]

By the end of August 23, the fire had burned roughly 2,532 acres (1,025 ha). State Route 178 between Lake Isabella and Bakersfield was closed in affected sections. [6]

On August 24–25, firefighters conducted burnout operations along canyon walls to slow the advance toward nearby residences and popular recreation sits. [7]

By August 25, acreage was reported at about 2,506 acres (1,014 ha) with containment rising to 93%. [8]

On September 5, 2025, the fire was listed by Cal Fire as 100% contained, with a final area of 2,506 acres (1,014 ha). [4]

As of September 2025, the cause of the fire remained under investigation by Cal Fire and Kern County Fire investigators. [4]

Impact

Hundreds of residents and campers were placed under evacuation orders and warnings in communities surrounding Lake Isabella and near Miracle Hot Springs. [9] Popular river access points, including Hobo Campground and Miracle Hot Springs, were temporarily closed, and heavy smoke affected air quality in the Kern River Valley and the southern Sierra Nevada. [10]

Growth and containment

Fire containment status Gray: contained; Red: active; %: percent contained;
DateArea burnedPersonnelContainment
August 22 [11] 245 acres (1 km2)310
0%
August 23 [12] 2,532 acres (10 km2)1,542
0%
August 24 [13] 2,532 acres (10 km2)1,876
39%
August 25 [14] 2,537 acres (10 km2)2,018
65%
August 26 [15] 2,548 acres (10 km2)2,250
93%
—
September 5 [4] 2,506 acres (10 km2)—
100%

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Little Fire". Cal Fire. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Little Fire – Incident Overview". CAL FIRE. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Crews battle fast-moving Little Fire in Kern River Canyon". KGET 17 News. August 22, 2025. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Little Fire". Cal Fire. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Incident Update Little Fire 08/22/2025 5:00 PM". Cal FIRE. August 22, 2025. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Brush fire burns over 2,500 acres in Kern County, prompting evacuation orders". CBS Los Angeles. August 24, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Evacuations lifted as crews gain ground on Little Fire". The Bakersfield Californian. August 25, 2025. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Little Fire near Highway 178 grows to over 2,500+ acres, 93% contained". BakersfieldNow. August 25, 2025. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Brush fire burns over 2,500 acres in Kern County, prompting evacuation orders". CBS Los Angeles. August 24, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Little Fire smoke impacts Kern River Valley; health advisory issued". ABC7 Los Angeles. August 24, 2025. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Little Fire: Incident Update on 08/22/2025 at 9:50 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Little Fire: Incident Update on 08/23/2025 at 10:15 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Little Fire: Incident Update on 08/24/2025 at 6:28 AM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Little Fire: Incident Update on 08/25/2025 at 6:36 AM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Little Fire: Incident Update on 08/26/2025 at 7:00 AM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
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