Breaking: BLACK Fire reported in Siskiyou County on Aug. 26

Published Aug 27, 2025 #Black fire

First discovered: 5 hours ago, 11:04 a.m. Aug. 26

Initial location: Siskiyou County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: BLACK

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:04 a.m. in Siskiyou County, California.

BLACK Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for five hours. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center