Breaking: Fern Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on Dec. 6

Published Dec 6, 2025 #Fern fire

First discovered: 1:07 p.m. Dec. 6

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Fern

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:07 p.m. in Santa Cruz County, California.

Fern Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center