Breaking: Bay Fire reported in Kern County on July 17

Published Jul 17, 2026 #Bay fire

First discovered: 11:41 a.m. July 17

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bay

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:41 a.m. in in Kern County, California.

Bay Fire has been burning on private land. At present, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center