Breaking: Mid Fire reported in Kern County on May 22

Published May 24, 2026 #Pyramid fire

First discovered: 42 hours ago, 2:15 p.m. May 22

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mid

A new wildfire was reported 2:15 p.m. May 22 in in Kern County, California.

Mid Fire has been burning on private land for 42 hours. At this time, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center