Incident Update Elephant Fire

Date:
07/14/2026
Time:
12:09 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Elephant Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-07-11
Incident Status
Active
Location
North of Loyalton and Highway 49, Loyalton
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Sierra
Administration Unit
Tahoe National Forest
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
12,303
Containment
5%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities