Breaking: Hart Fire reported in Kern County on May 15

Published May 15, 2026 #Hart fire

First discovered: 1:38 p.m. May 15

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hart

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:38 p.m. in in Kern County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center