Breaking: Piltz Fire reported in Tuolumne County on Aug. 11

Published Aug 11, 2026 #Piltz fire

First discovered: 5:49 a.m. Aug. 11

Initial location: Tuolumne County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Piltz

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:49 a.m. in Tuolumne County, California.

Piltz 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