Breaking: Lake Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on July 4

Published Jul 5, 2025 #2025 bdu lake fire

First discovered: 10:18 p.m. July 4

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lake

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:18 p.m. in Santa Cruz County, California.

Lake Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center