Breaking: Rest Fire reported in Monterey County on May 28

Published May 29, 2025 #Forest fire

First discovered: 6:50 p.m. May 28

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Rest

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:50 p.m. in Monterey County.

Rest Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the U.S. Department of Defence. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center