By New York Post (U.S.) | Created at 2026-06-15 19:01:02 | Updated at 2026-06-16 06:17:33
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Published June 15, 2026, 2:54 p.m. ET
A massive plume of black smoke appeared in the skies above Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County.
Images began to surface Monday on X showing the cloud.
“Did something just happen at Edwards Air Force Base? Currently seeing a large column coming from the base, cams are aligned with one of the runways,” one user wrote.
Images began to surface Monday on X showing the cloud. X/@K_DUBB_80
“Did something just happen at Edwards Air Force Base? Currently seeing a large column coming from the base, cams are aligned with one of the runways,” one user wrote. X/@K_DUBB_80The Post has reached out to the base for comment.
