Breaking: Hicks Fire reported in Orange County on June 24

Published Jun 24, 2026 #Hicks fire

First discovered: 9:19 a.m. June 24

Initial location: Orange County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hicks

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:19 a.m. at in Orange County, California.

Hicks Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center