Breaking: Ranchita Fire reported in San Luis Obispo County on April 30

Published Apr 30, 2026 #Ranchita fire

First discovered: 3:03 p.m. April 30

Initial location: San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ranchita

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:03 p.m. at in San Luis Obispo County, California.

Ranchita Fire has burned 0.8 acres of private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center