Breaking: Swanton Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on July 14

Published Jul 14, 2026 #Swanton fire

First discovered: 10:21 a.m. July 14

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Swanton

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:21 a.m. at in Santa Cruz County, California.

Swanton Fire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center