Updated: 10:03 p.m. July 4

First discovered: 8:59 p.m. July 4

Initial location: Mono County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire, Type 5

Fire name: Corner

Corner Fire initially started today at 8:59 p.m. in Mono County, California.

It has been burning on private land. This fire is thought to be set off by human activity, yet there is no information on the precise event that triggered it. At present, there are no details on the containment of the fire.

Historic data

According to NIFC statistics for 2024, human-caused fires in California totaled 8,011, scorching 990,939 acres of wildland.

NIFC Fire Complexity Analysis

This wildfire is considered to be a Type 5 incident, which is the least complex. What it means:

• Resources required are local and typically vary from two to six firefighters.

• The incident is generally contained within within a few hours after resources arrive on scene.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center