Update: Franklin Fire burns 10.6 acres in Contra Costa County since July 3

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Updated: 7:28 a.m. July 4

First discovered: 9 hours ago, 9:56 p.m. July 3

Initial location: Franklin Canyon Road, Martinez, Contra Costa County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire Santa Clara Unit

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Franklin Fire

Franklin Fire initially started 9:56 p.m. July 3 on Franklin Canyon Road, Martinez in Contra Costa County, California.

It has burned 10.6 acres after being active for nine hours. At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published July 4, 2026 at 7:54 AM.