Breaking: Watsonville Fire reported in Santa Clara County on July 11

Published Jul 12, 2026 #Freedom bl watsonville fire

First discovered: 7:09 p.m. July 11

Initial location: Santa Clara County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Watsonville

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:09 p.m. at in Santa Clara County, California.

Watsonville Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center