Breaking: Ranch Fire reported in Ventura County on April 25

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First discovered: 2:46 a.m. April 25

Initial location: Ventura County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ranch

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:46 a.m. in in Ventura County, California.

Ranch Fire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 25, 2026 at 3:19 AM.