Breaking: Ridge Fire reported in Los Angeles County on April 16

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First discovered: 9:11 a.m. April 16

Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ridge

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:11 a.m. in in Los Angeles County, California.

Ridge Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 16, 2026 at 11:14 AM.