Update: Batchelder Fire burns three acres in Inyo County since July 9

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Updated: 7:47 a.m. July 10

First discovered: 12 hours ago, 7:20 p.m. July 9

Initial location: Inyo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Batchelder

Batchelder Fire initially started 7:20 p.m. July 9 in Inyo County, California.

After being active for 12 hours, it has burned three acres of federal land managed by the United States Forest Service, an increase of two acres since the last update. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published July 10, 2026 at 8:12 AM.