Update: Power Fire in Kern County – July 19 status

Published Jul 20, 2026 #Power fire

Updated: 4:45 p.m. July 19

First discovered: 15 days ago, 3 p.m. July 4

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Power

Power Fire initially started 3 p.m. July 4 in Kern County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for 15 days. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center