Breaking: Coldwater Fire reported in Ventura County on May 20

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First discovered: 6:05 p.m. May 20

Initial location: Ventura County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Coldwater

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:05 p.m. in in Ventura County, California.

Coldwater Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 20, 2026 at 7:04 PM.