Breaking: Portola Fire reported in San Mateo County on Dec. 24

Published Dec 25, 2025 #Portola fire

First discovered: 8:25 p.m. Dec. 24

Initial location: San Mateo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Portola

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:25 p.m. in San Mateo County, California.

Portola Fire has been burning on state land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center