Breaking: Edision Fire reported in Kern County on May 16

Published May 16, 2026 #Edision fire

First discovered: 10:40 a.m. May 16

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Edision

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:40 a.m. in in Kern County, California.

Edision 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