Update: Sycamore Fire burns 4.6 acres in Monterey County

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Updated: 11:20 a.m. May 20

First discovered: 9:28 a.m. May 20

Initial location: Monterey County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sycamore

Sycamore Fire initially started today at 9:28 a.m. at in Monterey County, California.

It has burned 4.6 acres of private land, an increase of five acres since the last update. 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 20, 2026 at 10:23 AM.