Breaking: Picnic Fire reported in Mariposa County on Aug. 2

Published Aug 2, 2026 #Picnic fire

First discovered: 10:30 a.m. Aug. 2

Initial location: Mariposa County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Picnic

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:30 a.m. in in Mariposa County, California.

Picnic Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the National Park Service. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center