BENNETT Fire, California
BENNETT is a wildfire currently listed in California, United States, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
34.3185, -118.7189
Current Situation
BENNETT is a wildfire currently listed in California, United States, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 3 minutes ago.
The fire is near Santa Susana (5.3 km S), Simi Valley (7.9 km SW), Chatsworth (12.8 km SE), Piru (12.8 km NW).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 51 km.
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Environment
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Santa Susana
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Simi Valley
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Chatsworth
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Piru
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West Hills
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Moorpark
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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Santa Susana at 3.3 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | BENNETT |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CAVNC-064560 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | Ventura |
| Latitude | 34.31851 |
| Longitude | -118.71895 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 5:50 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Santa Susana (3.3 mi S), Simi Valley (4.9 mi SW), Chatsworth (8 mi SE), Piru (8 mi NW), West Hills (9.4 mi SE), Moorpark (9.6 mi W) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 27, 2026, 10:23 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The BENNETT Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The BENNETT Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 34.3185, -118.7189. Nearby towns include Santa Susana (5.3 km S), Simi Valley (7.9 km SW), Chatsworth (12.8 km SE), Piru (12.8 km NW).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-27.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Santa Susana (3.3 mi S), Simi Valley (4.9 mi SW), Chatsworth (8 mi SE), Piru (8 mi NW), West Hills (9.4 mi SE), Moorpark (9.6 mi W).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 3 minutes ago).