Breaking: Malech Fire reported in Santa Clara County on Aug. 8

Published Aug 8, 2026

First discovered: 11:51 a.m. Aug. 8

Initial location: Santa Clara County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Malech

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:51 a.m. at in Santa Clara County, California.

Malech Fire has burned 10 acres of private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center