Breaking: San Juan Fire reported in San Benito County on May 21

Published May 22, 2026 #San juan fire

First discovered: 3:24 p.m. May 21

Initial location: San Benito County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: San Juan

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:24 p.m. in in San Benito County, California.

San Juan 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