Incident Update Columbus Fire

Date:
07/20/2026
Time:
11:59 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Columbus Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-07-20
Incident Status
Active
Location
Milton Road & Main Street Jenny Lind
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Calaveras
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
12
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
13
Water Tenders
3
Helicopters
2
Hand Crews
3