Breaking: New wildfire reported in San Benito County on March 28
Briefly

A wildfire named Orchard Hill Rd / Merrill Rd was reported on March 28, 2025, at 7:33 p.m. in San Benito County, California. The fire is currently burning on private land, and details about its containment and the cause are still unclear. The situation highlights the continual risk posed by wildfires in the region, with the National Interagency Fire Center providing updates on the incident. The need for effective fire management strategies is underscored given recent events in California, where private lands are increasingly affected by such blazes.
The Orchard Hill Rd / Merrill Rd wildfire, occurring in San Benito County, initially reported at 7:33 p.m. on March 28, remains out of control, with unknown causes.
This incident, categorized as a wildfire, illustrates the ongoing threat of uncontrolled blazes on private lands in California.
The National Interagency Fire Center reports that the cause of the Orchard Hill wildfire is currently undetermined, adding to the urgency of fire management.
Despite the lack of containment information, the wildfire has raised concerns regarding the safety and environmental impact in the local area of San Benito County.
Read at Sacramento Bee
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