Update: Elm Fire in Monterey County – June 17 status

Published Jun 17, 2025 #Elm fire

Updated: 8:42 a.m. June 17

First discovered: 19 hours ago, 1:31 p.m. June 16

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Elm

Elm Fire initially started 1:31 p.m. June 16 in Monterey County.

It has been burning on private land for 19 hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center