Breaking: Shepard Fire reported in Monterey County on May 31

Published May 31, 2026 #Shepard fire

First discovered: 2:59 p.m. May 31

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Shepard

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:59 p.m. in in Monterey County, California.

Shepard 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