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Updated: 12:31 p.m. Aug. 8
First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 11:51 a.m. Aug. 8
Initial location: Malech Road, South East San Jose County, Calif.
Fire unit: Cal Fire Santa Clara Unit
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Malech Fire
Malech Fire initially started today at 11:51 a.m. on Malech Road, South East San Jose County in Santa Clara County, California.
Since its discovery less than an hour ago, it has burned 10 acres. At present, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.
Source: Cal Fire
United Robots Sacramento
This story was originally published August 8, 2026 at 12:27 PM.