FIELDS Fire, California
The FIELDS Fire is an active wildfire burning in California, United States. It has burned approximately 1,280 acres (518 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
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Containment reported at 96%
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Containment reported at 85%
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Containment reported at 80%
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Containment reported at 70%
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Containment reported at 60%
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Status: Minimal
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Size reported at approximately 1,280 acres (518 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 1,180 acres (478 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Containment reported at 40%
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Size reported at approximately 1,100 acres (445 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 288 acres (117 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Size reported at approximately 200 acres (80.9 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
37.5280, -120.4297
Current Situation
The FIELDS Fire is an active wildfire burning in California, United States. It has burned approximately 1,280 acres (518 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 8 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 200 km.
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Agency-reported size for FIELDS Fire, California · 10 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Current Conditions
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Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in California (currently ranked #5 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | FIELDS |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CAMMU-015106 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | Merced |
| Latitude | 37.52803 |
| Longitude | -120.42970 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 1:14 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1,280 ac |
| Containment % | 96% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Estimated cost | $1,400,000 |
| Fuel | Short Grass (1 foot) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 23, 2026, 1:46 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The FIELDS Fire is currently reported at approximately 1,280 acres (518 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The FIELDS Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 37.5280, -120.4297.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 96% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-23.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 8 minutes ago).