Breaking: Elk Fire reported in Del Norte County on Aug. 18

Published Aug 19, 2025 #Elk fire

First discovered: 2:56 p.m. Aug. 18

Initial location: Del Norte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Elk

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:56 p.m. in Del Norte County, California.

Elk Fire has been burning on state land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center