Breaking: Canyon Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on Aug. 19

Published Aug 20, 2025 #Canyon fire

First discovered: 5:23 p.m. Aug. 19

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Canyon

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:23 p.m. in Santa Cruz County, California.

Canyon Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center