Breaking: Pit Fire reported in Mono County on March 1

Published Mar 1, 2026 #Claypit fire

First discovered: 12:34 p.m. March 1

Initial location: Mono County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Pit

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:34 p.m. at in Mono County, California.

Pit 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