Democrat Fire initially started 3:39 p.m. May 18 in Kern County. It has burned 1,700 acres after being active for eight days.

The U.S. Forest Service reports that the so-called "Democrat Fire" is contained at 50%, and the forward rate of spread has ...

Highway 178 reopened Monday night as firefighters continue to work on containing the Democrat Fire in the Kern River canyon. California Highway Patrol officials said, however, Highway 178 is scheduled ...

As fire agencies work to get a handle on the Democrat Fire, Highway 178 remains closed to give fire personnel space to work ...

Multiple fire crews scrambled to the scene of a wildfire in the Kern River Canyon Sunday after reports of a pick-up truck crashing into the mountainside.

Democrat Fire initially started 3:39 p.m. May 18 in Kern County. It has burned 895.1 acres after being active for 25 hours. As of Monday evening, 30% of this fire was brought under containment.