Breaking: Ranch Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on Aug. 5

Published Aug 5, 2025 #Bdc/ranch fire

First discovered: 11:28 a.m. Aug. 5

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ranch

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:28 a.m. in Santa Cruz County, California.

Ranch Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center