Breaking: Karen Fire reported in Monterey County on April 13

Published Apr 14, 2026 #Karen fire

First discovered: 3:37 p.m. April 13

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Karen

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:37 p.m. at in Monterey County, California.

Karen Fire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center