Breaking: Dersch Fire reported in Shasta County on July 17

Published Jul 17, 2026 #Dersch fire

First discovered: 1:49 p.m. July 17

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Dersch

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:49 p.m. in in Shasta County, California.

Dersch Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center