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July 25, 2023 (Ranchita) -- The #WilsonFire in Ranchita was ignited by a lightning strike around 4 p.m. today, according to a witness, Miguel Estrema. Cal Fire reports the fire has burned 2-3 acres at a slow rate of spread 2 miles south of Old Wilson Rd & Montezuma Valley Rd.
Multiple helicopters are making air drops on the fire, per Cal Fire.
Estrema says he has seen around 20 ground units and that a thunderstorm continues in the area.
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