Breaking: Kirker Fire reported in Contra Costa County on Aug. 7

Published Aug 8, 2026 #Kirker fire

First discovered: 5:46 p.m. Aug. 7

Initial location: Contra Costa County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Kirker

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:46 p.m. in in Contra Costa County, California.

Kirker Fire has burned one acre of private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center