Breaking: Sage Fire reported in Kern County on May 23

Published May 29, 2026 #Osage fire

First discovered: 5 days ago, 10:55 a.m. May 23

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sage

A new wildfire was reported 10:55 a.m. May 23 in in Kern County, California.

Sage Fire has been burning on private land for five days. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center