Breaking: Cannell Fire reported in Kern County on May 19

Published May 19, 2026 #Cannell fire

First discovered: 12:46 p.m. May 19

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Cannell

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:46 p.m. at in Kern County, California.

Cannell Fire has been burning on private land. At present, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center