New prescribed fire started in Kern County on May 27

Published May 27, 2026 #White wolf 2026 rx fire

Started: 11:01 a.m. May 27

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: White Wolf 2026

A new prescribed burn, called White Wolf 2026, was initiated today at 11:01 a.m. at in Kern County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land.

Currently, no information is available regarding the land area burned or the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire.

Prescribed fire (prescribed burn) is a wildfire prevention method that involves burning an area of land in a controlled manner to minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center