Breaking: Newport Fire reported in Orange County on Aug. 29

Published Aug 29, 2025 #Newport fire

First discovered: 1:17 p.m. Aug. 29

Initial location: Orange County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Newport

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:17 p.m. in Orange County, California.

Newport Fire has been burning on city land. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center