Breaking: Saddlebag Lake Rd Fire reported in Mono County on July 3

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First discovered: 9 hours ago, 11 p.m. July 3

Initial location: Mono County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Saddlebag Lake Rd

A new wildfire was reported 11 p.m. July 3 at in Mono County, California.

Saddlebag Lake Rd Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for nine hours. 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 July 4, 2026 at 2:01 PM.