Breaking: Jack Fire reported in San Luis Obispo County on July 17

Published Jul 17, 2026 #Highjack fire

First discovered: 1:03 p.m. July 17

Initial location: San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Jack

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:03 p.m. in in San Luis Obispo County, California.

Jack Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center