Breaking: Cowell Fire reported in San Mateo County on Aug. 14

Published Aug 14, 2026

First discovered: 11:45 a.m. Aug. 14

Initial location: San Mateo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Cowell

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:45 a.m. in San Mateo County, California.

Cowell Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

There is currently no information on the containment of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center