Breaking: York Fire reported in Kings County on Aug. 12

Published Aug 12, 2026 #York fire

First discovered: 6:11 a.m. Aug. 12

Initial location: Kings County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: York

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:11 a.m. in Kings County, California.

York Fire 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