Breaking: Sidewinder Fire reported in Imperial County on May 2

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First discovered: 17 hours ago, 2:01 p.m. May 2

Initial location: Imperial County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sidewinder

A new wildfire was reported 2:01 p.m. May 2 in in Imperial County, California.

Sidewinder Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management for 17 hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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