Update: Betabel Fire burns 0.2 acres in San Benito County

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Updated: 5:15 p.m. July 16

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 4:33 p.m. July 16

Initial location: San Benito County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Betabel

Betabel Fire initially started today at 4:33 p.m. in San Benito County, California.

Since its discovery less than an hour ago, it has burned 0.2 acres of private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published July 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM.