Breaking: Bell Fire reported in Orange County on Jan. 19

Published Jan 20, 2026 #Bell fire

First discovered: 1:35 p.m. Jan. 19

Initial location: Orange County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bell

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:35 p.m. in Orange County, California.

Bell Fire has been burning on private land. At present, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center