Breaking: Westside Fire reported in Siskiyou County on July 16

Published Jul 16, 2026 #Westside fire

First discovered: 1:28 p.m. July 16

Initial location: Siskiyou County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Westside

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:28 p.m. in in Siskiyou County, California.

Westside 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