Breaking: Center Fire reported in Ventura County on May 3

Published May 3, 2026 #Center fire

First discovered: 6:36 a.m. May 3

Initial location: Ventura County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Center

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:36 a.m. at in Ventura County, California.

Center Fire has been burning on private land. At present, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center