Incident Update Wimer Fire

Date:
05/18/2026
Time:
2:26 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Wimer Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-05-18
Incident Status
Active
Location
Hwy 26 and Shelly Road, Linden
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
San Joaquin
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
46
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
9
Water Tenders
2
Dozers
1
Hand Crews
2
Total Personnel
33

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
CHP, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office, Linden-Peters Fire, Clements Fire