Breaking: Night Fire reported in Kern County on April 20

Published Apr 20, 2026 #Knight fire

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 9:12 a.m. April 20

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Night

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:12 a.m. in in Kern County, California.

Night Fire has been burning on private land for two hours. Currently, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center