EndedUpdated · Source: NIFC

Antelope Fire, Shandon, California

Started

Burned
2,091 acres
846 hectares
Lasted
2 days
from Aug 8, 2026
Growth per day
1,046 acres
on average
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Key facts

Source: NIFC
LocationSan Luis Obispo County
JurisdictionPrivate land

The story so far

After burning for 77 days across 2,091 acres of private land near Shandon, California, in San Luis Obispo County, the Antelope Fire has ended. The blaze started on August 8, 2026, and maintained an approximate average daily growth of 27 acres per day throughout its duration.

This incident occurred during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Nationally, the broader context shows that 3,453,410 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 37% below the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in California for 1 day. In total it burned about 2,091 acres — around 8.5 km².

In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.

The bigger picture in United States

Across United States, roughly 3,501,295 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 36% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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