Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.
Automated summary generated: Nov 6, 2026 23:45 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The COTTON wildfire in San Luis Obispo County, California, was first discovered on 2026-06-07 at 19:26:11. A National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) report dated 2026-10-26 recorded the fire burning 26.7 acres with no containment status reported. The incident was formally reported to authorities on 2026-11-06 at 23:04:06.
Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.
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Latest available source report: Oct 26, 2026 18:49 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.
There are not enough distinct dated measurements to establish a documented progression for this incident.
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 18:49 | 27 | Not reported | NIFC |
Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.
Reporting area: Red Hills. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Redhills.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {B6EC7719-DBC3-40A3-B277-5ED359FA1751}
Discovered: Jun 7, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Coordinates: 35.7827, -120.2021
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The COTTON Fire has burned 27 acres as of October 26, 2026.
Containment has not been officially reported for the COTTON Fire.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The COTTON Fire is burning in San Luis Obispo, CA.
The COTTON Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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