Breaking: Ridge Fire reported in Orange County on July 3

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First discovered: 6:33 p.m. July 3

Initial location: Orange County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ridge

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:33 p.m. in in Orange County, California.

Ridge Fire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published July 3, 2026 at 7:12 PM.