Breaking: Rancho Fire reported in Orange County on March 8

Published Mar 9, 2026 #Rancho fire

First discovered: 5:20 p.m. March 8

Initial location: Orange County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Rancho

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:20 p.m. at in Orange County, California.

Rancho Fire has been burning on county land. At present, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center