Update: Tombs Fire burns three acres in Sonoma County

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Updated: 8:20 a.m. May 16

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 7:29 a.m. May 16

Initial location: Sonoma County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Tombs

Tombs Fire initially started today at 7:29 a.m. at in Sonoma County, California.

After being active for less than an hour, it has burned three acres of private land, an increase of three acres since the last update. 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 16, 2026 at 8:07 AM.