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

Published Aug 21, 2025 #Beacon fire

First discovered: 3:25 p.m. Aug. 20

Initial location: Orange County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Beacon

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:25 p.m. in Orange County, California.

Beacon Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center