Breaking: Sungate Fire reported in Orange County on May 13

Published May 13, 2026 #Sungate fire

First discovered: 10:20 a.m. May 13

Initial location: Orange County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sungate

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:20 a.m. at in Orange County, California.

Sungate 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