Breaking: Barley Fire reported in Monterey County on June 17

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First discovered: 2:52 p.m. June 17

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Barley

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:52 p.m. at in Monterey County, California.

Barley Fire has been burning on private land. At present, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published June 17, 2026 at 3:38 PM.