Update: Franklin Fire burns 10.6 acres in Contra Costa County

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Updated: 11:32 p.m. July 3

First discovered: 9:56 p.m. July 3

Initial location: Contra Costa County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire Santa Clara Unit

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Franklin Fire

Franklin Fire initially started today at 9:56 p.m. in in Contra Costa County, California, an increase of six acres since the last update. At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published July 3, 2026 at 10:36 PM.