Breaking: Gypsum Fire reported in Orange County on Aug. 11

Published Aug 11, 2026 #Gypsum fire

First discovered: 1:06 a.m. Aug. 11

Initial location: Orange County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Gypsum

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:06 a.m. at in Orange County, California.

Gypsum Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center