Breaking: Wilder Fire reported in Monterey County on March 27

Published Mar 27, 2026 #Wilder fire

First discovered: 2:45 p.m. March 27

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Wilder

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:45 p.m. at in Monterey County, California.

Wilder Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center