Update: Coldwater Fire in Ventura County - May 21 status

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Updated: 5:59 p.m. May 21

First discovered: 23 hours ago, 6:05 p.m. May 20

Initial location: Ventura County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Coldwater

Coldwater Fire initially started 6:05 p.m. May 20 in in Ventura County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for 23 hours. 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 May 21, 2026 at 6:13 PM.