Ruby Fire reported in Monterey County on Aug. 9

Published Nov 21, 2025 #Ruby fire

First discovered: three months ago, 8:12 p.m. Aug. 9

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ruby

A new wildfire was reported 8:12 p.m. Aug. 9 in Monterey County, California.

Ruby Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the U.S. Department of Defence for three months. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center