Breaking: Elk Fire reported in Lake County on Aug. 31

Published Sep 1, 2025 #Elk fire

First discovered: 7:02 p.m. Aug. 31

Initial location: Lake County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Elk

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:02 p.m. in Lake County, California.

Elk Fire has burned three acres of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center