Walnut Fire Grows to 40 Acres; No Containment Figure Reported Yet
The Walnut Fire in California has expanded to 40 acres, but no containment figure has been reported yet, according to Telemundo 52.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 21, 2026, 5:16 p.m. ET
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Aug 21, 2026, 5:16 p.m. ETFirst report
Walnut Fire in California Burns 40 Acres; No Containment Figure Reported
The Walnut Fire in California has burned 40 acres, according to Telemundo 52. The fire was discovered on August 8, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m. UTC.
The cause of the fire has been reported as a single-vehicle accident, according to Telemundo 52. The investigation into the fire is ongoing, and the cause has not been independently confirmed.
As of the latest report, no containment figure has been reported for this fire.
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