Update: Columbus Fire burns 12 acres in Calaveras County since July 20

Published Jul 21, 2026 #Columbus fire

Updated: 12:10 a.m. July 21

First discovered: 6 hours ago, 6:03 p.m. July 20

Initial location: Milton Road & Main Street Jenny Lind, Calaveras County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Columbus Fire

Columbus Fire initially started 6:03 p.m. July 20 at Milton Road & Main Street Jenny Lind in Calaveras County, California.

It has burned 12 acres after being active for six hours. At present, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Source: Cal Fire