Breaking: Jack Fire reported in Monterey County on Aug. 8

Published Aug 9, 2026 #Highjack fire

First discovered: 4:26 p.m. Aug. 8

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Jack

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:26 p.m. in in Monterey County, California.

There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center