Breaking: Nb Hwy 101 / Hwy 156 Fire reported in Monterey County on Jan. 12

Published Jan 12, 2026 #Nb hwy 101 / hwy 156 fire

First discovered: 6:45 a.m. Jan. 12

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Nb Hwy 101 / Hwy 156

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:45 a.m. in Monterey County, California.

Nb Hwy 101 / Hwy 156 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