Breaking: Riata Fire reported in Lake County on July 17

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First discovered: 6:41 p.m. July 17

Initial location: Lake County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Riata

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:41 p.m. in in Lake County, California.

Riata Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published July 17, 2026 at 7:10 PM.