Breaking: Rodeo Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on March 26

Published Mar 26, 2026 #Rodeo fire

First discovered: 1:36 p.m. March 26

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Rodeo

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:36 p.m. at in Santa Cruz County, California.

Rodeo 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