Breaking: Baker Fire reported in Orange County on Aug. 15

Published Aug 15, 2026 #Baker fire

First discovered: 1:05 a.m. Aug. 15

Initial location: Orange County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Baker

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:05 a.m. in Orange County, California.

Baker Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

There is currently no information on the containment of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center