The ELEPHANT wildfire in Plumas County, CA, is currently 100% contained, covering an area of 13,930 acres.
Official source description: 2 Miles NE from LOYALTON, CA
Minimal; Creeping; Isolated Torching
No preparedness advice available as the fire is currently contained.
IRWIN ID: {6AD80DE9-CD41-40D3-8939-A86CCF775981}
Discovered: Jul 11, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Est. Cost to Date: $9,500,000
Coordinates: 39.7108, -120.1932
The ELEPHANT Fire has burned 13,930 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the ELEPHANT Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The ELEPHANT Fire is burning in Plumas, CA.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the ELEPHANT Fire remains active.
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