Breaking: Peak Fire reported in Plumas County on July 19

Published Jul 19, 2026 #1--4 peak fire

First discovered: 3 hours ago, 4:39 a.m. July 19

Initial location: Plumas County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Peak

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:39 a.m. in in Plumas County, California.

Peak Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for three hours. The cause of the fire is believed to be of natural origin. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center