Breaking: Smith Fire reported in San Benito County on May 14

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First discovered: 2:15 p.m. May 14

Initial location: San Benito County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Smith

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:15 p.m. at in San Benito County, California.

Smith Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 14, 2026 at 2:38 PM.