Breaking: Wildcat Fire reported in Shasta County on July 16

Published Jul 17, 2026 #Wildcat fire

First discovered: 8:16 p.m. July 16

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Wildcat

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:16 p.m. in in Shasta County, California.

Wildcat 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