Breaking: Water Fire reported in Kern County on May 24

Published May 24, 2026 #Badwater fire

First discovered: 10 a.m. May 24

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Water

A new wildfire was reported today at 10 a.m. in in Kern County, California.

Water Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center