Breaking: Frudden Fire reported in Monterey County on Aug. 5

Published Aug 6, 2025 #Frudden fire

First discovered: 6:01 p.m. Aug. 5

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Frudden

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:01 p.m. in Monterey County, California.

Frudden Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center