Breaking: Alba Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on Jan. 30

Published Jan 31, 2026 #Alba fire

First discovered: 4:10 p.m. Jan. 30

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Alba

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:10 p.m. at in Santa Cruz County, California.

Alba Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center