Breaking: Derby Fire reported in Kern County on May 17

Published May 18, 2026 #Derby fire

First discovered: 6:36 p.m. May 17

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Derby

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:36 p.m. at in Kern County, California.

Derby 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