Breaking: Chester Fire reported in Kern County on May 8

Published May 9, 2026 #Winchester fire

First discovered: 9:03 p.m. May 8

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Chester

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:03 p.m. in in Kern County, California.

Chester Fire has been burning on private land. At present, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center