Wimer Fire

Latest News Updates
  • 46 Acres
  • 1 County: San Joaquin
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Date Started
05/18/2026 1:07 PM
Last Updated
05/18/2026 3:25 PM
Cause
Under Investigation
Incident Maps and Reports
Agency Having Jurisdiction
CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit
Incident Management Team
No team assigned
Location
Hwy 26 and Shelly Road, Linden
[38.083485,-120.963414]
Reports
Status reports

Incident Updates

05/18/2026 2:22 PM
View larger image: Retardant Drop Wimer View larger image: Wimer fire perimeter

Forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Resources will remain at scene for the next several hours conducting mop-up. 

Updated by: Unit Information Officer

05/18/2026 2:13 PM
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The fire is holding and has not crossed Highway 26. 

Updated by: Unit Information Officer

05/18/2026 1:49 PM

The Wimer Fire is now 55 acres. 

Updated by: CAL FIRE Web Team

05/18/2026 1:45 PM
View larger image: Wimer Fire Perimeter

Firefighters are making good progress towards containment. Smoke is impacting Highway 26, please continue to avoid the area. 

Updated by: Unit Information Officer

05/18/2026 1:34 PM

New incident in San Joaquin County-Wimer Fire, is 15 acres and 0% contained. 

Updated by: CAL FIRE Web Team

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Resources Assigned

  • 33
    Personnel
  • 9
    Engines
  • 1
    Dozers
  • 2
    Water Tenders
  • 2
    Crews

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Agency Information

CHP, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office, Linden-Peters Fire, Clements Fire

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