Incident Update Cotton Fire

Date:
06/07/2026
Time:
1:38 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Cotton Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-06-07
Incident Status
Active
Location
Hwy 41 at the Kern County Line
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
50
Containment
15%
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
5
Water Tenders
1
Helicopters
2
Dozers
2
Hand Crews
2
Total Personnel
50