Breaking: Peak Fire reported in Jackson County on Aug. 27

Published Aug 28, 2025 #1--4 peak fire

First discovered: 7 hours ago, 9:09 a.m. Aug. 27

Initial location: Jackson County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Peak

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:09 a.m. in Jackson County, California.

Peak Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for seven hours. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center