Update: Watson Fire in San Bernardino County – July 14 status

Published Jul 15, 2026 #Watson fire

Updated: 1:40 p.m. July 14

First discovered: 85 days ago, 12:01 p.m. April 20

Initial location: San Bernardino County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Watson

Watson Fire initially started 12:01 p.m. April 20 in San Bernardino County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management for 85 days. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center