Breaking: Apache Fire reported in Ventura County on May 14

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First discovered: 3:21 p.m. May 14

Initial location: Ventura County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Apache

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:21 p.m. in in Ventura County, California.

Apache Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. 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 May 14, 2026 at 4:08 PM.