Breaking: Benmore Fire reported in Lake County on July 6

Published Jul 6, 2025 #Benmore fire

First discovered: 4:09 a.m. July 6

Initial location: Lake County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Benmore

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:09 a.m. in Lake County, California.

Benmore Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center