Update: Bryant Fire burns 7.7 acres in Monterey County

Published May 4, 2026 #Bryant fire

Updated: 7:20 p.m. May 3

First discovered: 3 hours ago, 4:06 p.m. May 3

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bryant

Bryant Fire initially started today at 4:06 p.m. in in Monterey County, California.

Since its discovery three hours ago, it has burned 7.7 acres of private land, an increase of eight acres since the last update. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center