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Updated: 4:42 a.m. Oct. 7
First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 4:03 a.m. Oct. 7
Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Squaw Valley
Squaw Valley Fire initially started today at 4:03 a.m. in Fresno County, California.
It has been burning on private land for less than an hour. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.
Source: National Interagency Fire Center
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This story was originally published October 7, 2026 at 4:35 AM.