Breaking: Ridge Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on April 9

Published Apr 9, 2026 #14-2 ridge fire

First discovered: 10:42 a.m. April 9

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ridge

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:42 a.m. in in Santa Cruz County, California.

Ridge Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center