Breaking: New wildfire reported in Siskiyou County on Aug. 26

Published Aug 27, 2025 #N hwy 3 fort_jones fire

First discovered: 7:53 p.m. Aug. 26

Initial location: Siskiyou County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: N Hwy 3 Fort_jones

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:53 p.m. in Siskiyou County, California.

The wildfire 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