Breaking: Blake Fire reported in Kern County on May 17

Published May 17, 2026 #Blake fire

First discovered: 10:44 a.m. May 17

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Blake

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:44 a.m. in in Kern County, California.

Blake 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