Breaking: Bronze Fire reported in Kern County on May 20

Published May 20, 2026 #Bronze fire

First discovered: 8:18 a.m. May 20

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bronze

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:18 a.m. at in Kern County, California.

Bronze Fire has been burning on private land. At present, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center