Breaking: Annette Fire reported in Kern County on May 18

Published May 18, 2026 #Annette fire

First discovered: 12:27 p.m. May 18

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Annette

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:27 p.m. in in Kern County, California.

Annette Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center