Jolon Fire Near Bradley Burned 12 Acres in August, CAL FIRE Incident Record Shows

BRADLEY, Monterey County — October 29, 2026. An August wildfire along Jolon Road has a documented official incident record. CAL FIRE lists the Jolon Fire near Bradley as starting on August 20, 2026 and covering approximately 12 acres.

Where did the fire occur?

The agency describes the incident location as Jolon Road near Bradley, in southern Monterey County. The point shown on an incident map provides an approximate operational reference, not evidence that a particular address or privately owned parcel was damaged.

Is the fire still burning?

No active incident is indicated by the latest reviewed CAL FIRE record, which lists the fire as 100% contained. This retrospective report documents a past local incident. Residents should use the official CAL FIRE incidents page and Monterey County emergency alerts for present-day wildfire warnings.

What started it?

The official incident listing gives the cause as under investigation. It would be inaccurate to attribute the fire to people, vehicles, utilities or lightning without an investigation finding. The available summary does not establish verified numbers for destroyed buildings, evacuations or injuries, so no such numbers are claimed here.

Why it matters to rural road users

Jolon Road serves farms, rural settlements and motorists traveling toward the Fort Hunter Liggett area. Even relatively small fires can affect access in remote terrain. Residents can review evacuation planning, defensible space and incident reporting procedures without treating this historical fire as a new emergency today.

Primary source: CAL FIRE Jolon Fire official incident record, August 20, 2026, subsequently updated.

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