Breaking: Rhea Fire reported in Santa Barbara County on Oct. 11

Published Oct 11, 2025 #Rhea fire

First discovered: 9:33 a.m. Oct. 11

Initial location: Santa Barbara County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Rhea

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:33 a.m. in Santa Barbara County, California.

Rhea Fire has burned two acres of federal land managed by the U.S. Department of Defence. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center