Breaking: Columbus Fire reported in Kern County on May 3

Published May 3, 2026 #Columbus fire

First discovered: 2:48 p.m. May 3

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Columbus

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:48 p.m. at in Kern County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center