Near Bakersfield, crews had already lifted evacuations and were attending to residual heat when the reported acreage moved from 2,500 to 2,469. Containment remained at 98% across the revision.
Incident record
| Reported start | 3 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location in the incident record | Edison Highway and Comanche Drive, Bakersfield |
| County listing | Kern |
| Reported footprint | 2,469 acres |
| Recorded containment | 100% |
Why the Tower Fire changed size at 98% containment
Here the bulletin expressly credits improved mapping. The 31-acre difference is a useful control on interpretation: unchanged containment alongside a smaller footprint is entirely consistent with a revised boundary, without any change in the effectiveness of the line.