Breaking: Parker Fire reported in Monterey County on April 18

Published Apr 18, 2026 #Parker fire

First discovered: 1:16 p.m. April 18

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Parker

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:16 p.m. in in Monterey County, California.

Parker 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