Breaking: Shell Fire reported in Siskiyou County on Aug. 26

Published Aug 26, 2025 #Shell fire

First discovered: 3:19 p.m. Aug. 26

Initial location: Siskiyou County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Shell

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:19 p.m. in Siskiyou County, California.

Shell Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center