Breaking: Valencia Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on July 8

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First discovered: 11:59 p.m. July 8

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Valencia

A new wildfire was reported 11:59 p.m. July 8 in in Santa Cruz County, California.

Valencia 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 July 9, 2026 at 12:29 AM.