Update: Old Fire in Monterey County - April 18 status

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Updated: 6:26 p.m. April 18

First discovered: 13 days ago, 8:55 p.m. April 5

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Old

Old Fire initially started 8:55 p.m. April 5 at in Monterey County, California.

It has been burning on private land for 13 days. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 18, 2026 at 6:50 PM.