Incident Update Panoche Fire

Date:
08/08/2025
Time:
5:05 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Panoche Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-08-07
Incident Status
Active
Location
Panoche Road, South of Payne Creek, Llanada
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
San Benito
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE San Benito-Monterey Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
423
Containment
10%
Structures Threatened
1
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
2
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

The Panoche Fire has been mapped at 422.5 acres. The increase in acreage is the result of more accurate mapping. Containment remains at 10%. Additional resources and updates can be found on our CAL FIRE San Benito-Monterey Unit Linktree.

 

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
20
Water Tenders
4
Helicopters
2
Dozers
4
Hand Crews
4
Other
7
Total Personnel
185