Breaking: Windy Fire reported in Orange County on April 29

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First discovered: 9:26 a.m. April 29

Initial location: Orange County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Windy

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:26 a.m. at in Orange County, California.

Windy Fire has been burning on private land. 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 29, 2026 at 10:58 AM.