Breaking: Lookout Fire in San Francisco County sparked by human activity on June 22

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First discovered: 15 hours ago, 11:28 p.m. June 22

Initial location: San Francisco County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lookout

A new wildfire was reported 11:28 p.m. June 22 at in San Francisco County, California.

Lookout Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the National Park Service for 15 hours. It is believed to be human caused and due to undetermined (remarks required). Currently, there are no details on the containment of the fire.

Historic data

NIFC statistics for 2024 show that humans caused 8,011 fires in California, resulting in 990,939 acres of wildland burned.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published June 23, 2026 at 2:52 PM.