Breaking: Peak Fire reported in Plumas County on July 19

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First discovered: 3 hours ago, 4:39 a.m. July 19

Initial location: Plumas County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Peak

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:39 a.m. in in Plumas County, California.

Peak Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for three hours. The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes. At this time, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published July 19, 2026 at 8:59 AM.