What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of June 19, 2026, the Lost Fire is burning northwest of the intersection of Lost Hills Road and Lokern Road near Lost Hills in California.
The wildfire is located near Lost Hills in central California and has threatened areas along Lokern Road, with fire activity pushing eastward toward nearby structures near the fire perimeter (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?
The cities and areas affected by the Lost Fire include:
- Lokern Road area
- Lost Hills
- McKittrick Summit North area
What is the current containment status of the wildfire?
As of June 19, 2026, the Lost Fire has burned approximately 6,411 acres and is 5% contained.
Fire crews continue suppression efforts as firefighters work to increase containment. Additional firefighting resources, including Type 1 helicopters, have been requested to support containment operations.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Evacuation orders remain in effect for Zones KRN-209-B, KRN-219-B, and KRN-243-B. Evacuation warnings have also been issued for Zones KRN-243-A and KRN-245.
Residents in affected areas are urged to follow instructions from local authorities and monitor the Genasys Evacuation Map and official emergency communications for the latest updates.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of June 19, 2026, this fire is 5% contained.
