Update: Whitlock Fire burns 100 acres in Imperial County since May 19

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Updated: 8:32 a.m. May 20

First discovered: 27 hours ago, 4:57 a.m. May 19

Initial location: Whitlock Road and Graeser Road, near Holtville, Imperial County, Calif.

Fire unit: Bureau of Land Management

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Whitlock Fire

Whitlock Fire initially started 4:57 a.m. May 19 at Whitlock Road and Graeser Road, near Holtville in Imperial County, California.

Since its discovery 27 hours ago, it has burned 100 acres. At this time, there are no details on the containment of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published May 20, 2026 at 9:02 AM.