Breaking: Beacon Fire reported in Orange County on Aug. 20

Published Aug 21, 2025 #Beacon fire

First discovered: 17 hours ago, 3:48 p.m. Aug. 20

Initial location: Orange County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Beacon

A new wildfire was reported 3:48 p.m. Aug. 20 in Orange County, California.

Beacon Fire has been burning on private land for 17 hours. Currently, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center