Breaking: Castro Fire reported in Alameda County on June 12

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First discovered: 1:34 p.m. June 12

Initial location: Alameda County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Castro

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:34 p.m. at in Alameda County, California.

Castro Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published June 12, 2026 at 1:53 PM.