Breaking: School Fire reported in Shasta County on May 18

Published May 18, 2026 #School fire

First discovered: 9:13 a.m. May 18

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: School

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:13 a.m. at in Shasta County, California.

School 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