Breaking: Reef Fire reported in Kings County on April 19

Published Apr 20, 2026 #Reef fire

First discovered: 5:39 p.m. April 19

Initial location: Kings County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Reef

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:39 p.m. in in Kings County, California.

Reef Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center