Breaking: Squirrel Fire reported in Tulare County on July 17

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First discovered: 8:14 p.m. July 17

Initial location: Tulare County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Squirrel

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:14 p.m. at in Tulare County, California.

Squirrel Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published July 17, 2026 at 8:42 PM.