Breaking: Ranch Fire reported in Monterey County on Feb. 8

Published Feb 9, 2026 #Bdc/ranch fire

First discovered: 2:26 p.m. Feb. 8

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ranch

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:26 p.m. at in Monterey County, California.

Ranch Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center