Breaking: Walker Fire reported in Monterey County on April 18

Published Apr 18, 2026 #Walker fire

First discovered: 1:41 p.m. April 18

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Walker

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:41 p.m. in in Monterey County, California.

Walker 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