Breaking: Ridge Fire reported in Shasta County on July 17

Published Jul 18, 2026 #14-2 ridge fire

First discovered: 9:04 p.m. July 17

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ridge

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:04 p.m. at in Shasta County, California.

Ridge 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