Breaking: Elk Fire reported in Siskiyou County on April 29

Published Apr 30, 2026 #Elk fire

First discovered: 6:26 p.m. April 29

Initial location: Siskiyou County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Elk

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:26 p.m. in in Siskiyou County, California.

Elk Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center