Breaking: Barker Fire reported in Kern County on May 21

Published May 21, 2026 #Barker fire

First discovered: 11:55 a.m. May 21

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Barker

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:55 a.m. in in Kern County, California.

Barker Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center