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First discovered: 5:51 a.m. Aug. 12
Initial location: Amador County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Ranch
A new wildfire was reported today at 5:51 a.m. in Amador County, California.
Ranch Fire has burned 0.3 acres of private land. 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 August 12, 2026 at 6:44 AM.