Schell Fire
Active
Stanislaus County, California · Discovered September 17, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 12 hours ago · Official incident page
Schell Fire
The Schell Fire fire has burned 12 acres in Stanislaus County, California. Officials have not reported a containment figure yet. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 20).
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026, 12:34:39 AM | 12 acres | - |
| 9/17/2026, 11:49:39 PM | 10 acres | - |
| 9/17/2026, 11:24:37 PM | 8.0 acres | - |
| 9/17/2026, 11:04:41 PM | 0.0 acres | - |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
Fire Nearby aggregates official incident data and shows exactly when each value was last updated. For evacuation decisions, always follow instructions from local emergency officials and check county emergency management channels.