Update: Mckean Fire burns 11.5 acres in Santa Clara County

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Updated: 5 p.m. July 5

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 2:46 p.m. July 5

Initial location: McKean Road, New Almaden, Santa Clara County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire Santa Clara Unit

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mckean Fire

Mckean Fire initially started today at 2:46 p.m. on McKean Road, New Almaden in Santa Clara County, California.

Since its discovery two hours ago, it has burned 11.5 acres, an increase of two acres since the last update. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire.

See live video from the area:

Https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?id=Axis-StarrCanyon1

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published July 5, 2026 at 3:38 PM.