Breaking: Mtz/krn/bucknell Fire reported in Kern County on May 23

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First discovered: 40 hours ago, 6:11 p.m. May 23

Initial location: Kern County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mtz/krn/bucknell Fire

A new wildfire was reported 6:11 p.m. May 23 in in Kern County, California.

Since its discovery 40 hours ago, Mtz/krn/bucknell Fire has burned 25 acres. At this time, there are no details on the containment of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published May 25, 2026 at 11:07 AM.