Breaking: Hernandez Fire reported in San Benito County on May 22

Published May 22, 2025 #Hernandez fire

First discovered: 12:33 p.m. May 22

Initial location: San Benito County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hernandez

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:33 p.m. in San Benito County.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center