Breaking: Coyote Fire reported in Shasta County on Aug. 12

Published Aug 13, 2026 #Coyote fire

First discovered: 10:08 p.m. Aug. 12

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Coyote

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:08 p.m. in Shasta County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center