Breaking: Carlton Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on May 25

Published May 25, 2026 #Carlton fire

First discovered: 9:40 a.m. May 25

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Carlton

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:40 a.m. in in Santa Cruz County, California.

Carlton Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center