Breaking: Wildcat Fire reported in Tuolumne County on Aug. 5

Published Aug 5, 2026 #Wildcat fire

First discovered: 1:02 a.m. Aug. 5

Initial location: Tuolumne County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Wildcat

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:02 a.m. in in Tuolumne County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center