Update: Elk Fire in Kern County – May 17 status

Published May 18, 2025 #Elk fire

Updated: 4:33 p.m. May 17

First discovered: 5 days ago, 3:53 p.m. May 12

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Elk

Elk Fire initially started 3:53 p.m. May 12 in Kern County.

It has been burning on private land for five days. At this time, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center