Breaking: Monte Fire reported in Santa Clara County on Sep. 23

Published Sep 24, 2025 #Elmonte fire

First discovered: 4:09 p.m. Sep. 23

Initial location: Santa Clara County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Monte

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:09 p.m. in Santa Clara County, California.

Monte Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center