Breaking: Mtz/inyo/88a Fire reported in Inyo County on May 3

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First discovered: 16 hours ago, 3:32 p.m. May 3

Initial location: Inyo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mtz/inyo/88a

A new wildfire was reported 3:32 p.m. May 3 at in Inyo County, California.

Mtz/inyo/88a Fire has been burning on private land for 16 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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This story was originally published May 4, 2026 at 8:31 AM.