Breaking: Piute Fire reported in Mono County on May 21

Published May 21, 2026 #Piute fire

First discovered: 11:10 a.m. May 21

Initial location: Mono County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Piute

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:10 a.m. at in Mono County, California.

Piute 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