Updates on California wildfires.
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First discovered: 18 hours ago, 8:25 a.m. Oct. 24
Initial location: Placer County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Winchester
A new wildfire was reported at 8:25 a.m. Oct. 24 in Placer County, California.
Winchester Fire has been burning on private land for 18 hours. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
Source: National Interagency Fire Center
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This story was originally published October 25, 2026 at 3:09 AM.