Breaking: Elmo Fire reported in San Bernardino County on Aug. 14

Published Aug 14, 2026 #Elmo fire

First discovered: 11:48 a.m. Aug. 14

Initial location: San Bernardino County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Elmo

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:48 a.m. in San Bernardino County, California.

Elmo Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Currently, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center