Breaking: Monte Fire reported in Tuolumne County on Dec. 16

Published Dec 17, 2025 #Del monte fire

First discovered: 10:21 p.m. Dec. 16

Initial location: Tuolumne County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Monte

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:21 p.m. in Tuolumne County, California.

Monte Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center