Breaking: Western Fire reported in Sonoma County on April 7

Published Apr 7, 2026 #Western fire

First discovered: 12:44 p.m. April 7

Initial location: Sonoma County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Western

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:44 p.m. at in Sonoma County, California.

Western Fire has burned 0.5 acres of private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center