RANCH Fire, California
Agency feeds show the RANCH Fire burning in California, United States. Reported size is about less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
39.4316, -121.2181
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the RANCH Fire burning in California, United States. Reported size is about less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 3 minutes ago.
Nearby communities include Challenge-Brownsville (5.3 km NW), Lake Wildwood (22.1 km S), Loma Rica (21.7 km SW), Oroville East (23.8 km W).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 58 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for RANCH Fire, California · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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Challenge-Brownsville
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Lake Wildwood
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Loma Rica
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Oroville East
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Nevada City
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Penn Valley
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in California (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Challenge-Brownsville at 3.3 mi).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | RANCH |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CANEU-023063 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | Yuba |
| Latitude | 39.43162 |
| Longitude | -121.21813 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 5:50 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Challenge-Brownsville (3.3 mi NW), Lake Wildwood (14 mi S), Loma Rica (13 mi SW), Oroville East (15 mi W), Nevada City (16 mi SE), Penn Valley (16 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 29, 2026, 4:06 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The RANCH Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The RANCH Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 39.4316, -121.2181. Nearby towns include Challenge-Brownsville (5.3 km NW), Lake Wildwood (22.1 km S), Loma Rica (21.7 km SW), Oroville East (23.8 km W).
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 2026-07-29.
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 Challenge-Brownsville (3.3 mi NW), Lake Wildwood (14 mi S), Loma Rica (13 mi SW), Oroville East (15 mi W), Nevada City (16 mi SE), Penn Valley (16 mi S).
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).