Breaking: Inyo Fire reported in Kern County on May 2

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First discovered: 5:17 p.m. May 2

Initial location: Avenida Del Sol and Hazen Ave, Inyokern, Kern County, Calif.

Fire unit: Kern County Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Inyo Fire

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:17 p.m. at Avenida Del Sol and Hazen Ave, Inyokern in Kern County, California.

At this time, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published May 2, 2026 at 5:35 PM.