Update: Gibson Fire burns 138.2 acres in Kern County

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Updated: 9:20 p.m. May 17

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 7:03 p.m. May 17

Initial location: East of Laval Road and Rancho Road, Kern County, Calif.

Fire unit: Kern County Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Gibson Fire

Gibson Fire initially started today at 7:03 p.m. at East of Laval Road and Rancho Road in Kern County, California.

It has burned 138.2 acres after being active for two hours. Currently, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

See live video from the area:

Https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?id=Axis-BearMtnKern2

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published May 17, 2026 at 7:03 PM.