Incident Update River Fire

Date:
05/18/2026
Time:
10:12 AM

Incident Facts

Name
River Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-05-18
Incident Status
Active
Location
State Route 178 Mouth of the Canyon, East of Bakersfield
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Kern
Administration Unit
Kern County Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
100
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities