Update: Barley Fire in Monterey County - June 18 status

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Updated: 1:14 p.m. June 18

First discovered: 22 hours ago, 2:52 p.m. June 17

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Barley

Barley Fire initially started 2:52 p.m. June 17 in Monterey County, California.

It has been burning on private land for 22 hours. At present, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published June 18, 2026 at 6:40 PM.