Updates on California wildfires.
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Updated: 1:02 p.m. Oct. 3
First discovered: 4 hours ago, 8:41 a.m. Oct. 3
Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire, Type 5
Fire name: Teapot
Teapot Fire initially started today at 8:41 a.m. in Fresno County, California.
It has been burning on federal land managed by the National Park Service for four hours. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.
NIFC Fire Complexity Analysis
This wildfire is considered to be a Type 5 incident, which is the least complex. What it means:
Resources required are local and typically vary from two to six firefighters.The incident is generally contained within within a few hours after resources arrive on scene.
Source: National Interagency Fire Center
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This story was originally published October 3, 2026 at 10:04 AM.