Breaking: Ward Fire reported in Kern County on May 16

Published May 16, 2026 #Alderpoint rd fort_seward fire

First discovered: 7 hours ago, 2:36 a.m. May 16

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ward

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:36 a.m. at in Kern County, California.

Ward Fire has been burning on private land for seven hours. At this time, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center