July 25, 2025 – Lake Isabella, CA
A small wildfire dubbed the Pearl Fire broke out earlier this month near the western shore of Lake Isabella, prompting a swift multi-agency response that met the blaze head-on before it could cause severe damage.
First reported on July 6, the fire ignited south of Keyesville Road and quickly spread through dry brush. Firefighters from the Kern County Fire Department and Sequoia National Forest crews responded immediately, deploying engines and air support to prevent further growth…