Range Fire map & updates
The Range Fire is burning in Monterey County, CA. Latest size 8,000 acres.
Range Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-08-31). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Range Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 39 mi |
| Santa Maria, CA | 64 mi |
| Hanford, CA | 74 mi |
| Salinas, CA | 75 mi |
| Lompoc, CA | 85 mi |
| Tulare, CA | 86 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: CAL FIRE.
Timeline
- Discovered — May 14, 2026
- Contained — May 15, 2026
- Controlled — May 15, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — August 31, 2026
- Record last updated — May 16, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Range Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Fire | 7,030 | 2024 | 0 mi |
| Sargents Fire | 1,118 | 2021 | 9 mi |
| Parkfield Fire | 1,816 | 2017 | 8 mi |
| Range Fire | 1,972 | 2017 | 22 mi |
| Park Fire | 1,649 | 2017 | 23 mi |
| Camp Roberts Fire | 3,712 | 2016 | 4 mi |
| Chimney Fire | 46,344 | 2016 | 15 mi |
| Mineral Fire | 7,050 | 2016 | 24 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other California fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Range Fire?
In Monterey County, CA. The nearest city in our list is San Luis Obispo, CA, about 39 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Range Fire?
8,000 acres (about 12 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Range Fire contained?
Containment has not been reported yet.
What caused the Range Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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