Breaking: Fox Fire reported in Shasta County on Aug. 12

Published Aug 13, 2026 #Fox fire

First discovered: 9:30 p.m. Aug. 12

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Fox

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:30 p.m. in Shasta County, California.

Fox 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