Breaking: Smith Fire reported in San Benito County on Aug. 21

Published Aug 21, 2025 #Smith fire

First discovered: 4:52 a.m. Aug. 21

Initial location: San Benito County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Smith

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:52 a.m. in San Benito County, California.

Smith Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center