Breaking: Squirrel Fire reported in Tulare County on July 17

Published Jul 18, 2026 #Squirrel fire

First discovered: 8:14 p.m. July 17

Initial location: Tulare County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Squirrel

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:14 p.m. in in Tulare County, California.

Squirrel Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center