Breaking: New wildfire reported in Kings County on May 17

Published May 17, 2026 #Hwy 41 / york ave fire

First discovered: 11:06 a.m. May 17

Initial location: Kings County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 41 / York Ave

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:06 a.m. in in Kings County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center