Update: Lost Canyon Fire in Fresno County - July 1 status

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Updated: 4:22 p.m. July 1

First discovered: 28 hours ago, 12:10 p.m. June 30

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire, Type 5

Fire name: Lost Canyon

Lost Canyon Fire initially started 12:10 p.m. June 30 in Fresno County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the National Park Service for 28 hours. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

NIFC Fire Complexity Analysis

This wildfire is considered to be a Type 5 incident, which is the least complex. What it means:

• Resources required are local and typically vary from two to six firefighters.
• The incident is generally contained within within a few hours after resources arrive on scene.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published July 1, 2026 at 4:43 PM.