Update: Union Fire burns 19 acres in San Benito County since July 9

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Updated: 7:11 a.m. July 11

First discovered: 40 hours ago, 2:49 p.m. July 9

Initial location: Near Access Road and Union Road, Hollister, San Benito County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire San Benito-Monterey Unit

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Union Fire

Union Fire initially started 2:49 p.m. July 9 at Near Access Road and Union Road, Hollister in San Benito County, California.

Since its discovery 40 hours ago, it has burned 19 acres, an increase of 19 acres since the last update. At present, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published July 11, 2026 at 7:31 AM.