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Updated: 12:39 a.m. Oct. 22
First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 12:08 a.m. Oct. 22
Initial location: Santa Clara County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Hamilton
Hamilton Fire initially started today at 12:08 a.m. in Santa Clara County, California.
Since its discovery less than an hour ago, it has burned 0.3 acres of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Source: National Interagency Fire Center
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This story was originally published October 22, 2026 at 12:47 AM.