Incident Update Canyon Fire

Date:
05/09/2026
Time:
10:59 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Canyon Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-05-07
Incident Status
Active
Location
Highway 14 & Highway 178, Ridgecrest
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Kern
Administration Unit
Bureau of Land Management
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
2,278
Containment
70%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities