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First discovered: 3:03 a.m. July 21
Initial location: Tehama County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Mule
A new wildfire was reported today at 3:03 a.m. at in Tehama County, California.
Mule Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, 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 July 21, 2026 at 3:28 AM.