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#RanchoFire [Final 10/10/2025 4:15 PM] The fire is now 100% contained. The final acreage is 105 acres and all firefighters have been released from the incident. | CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire

#CottonwoodFire Update The Cottonwood Fire is now fully contained. Crews will remain at scene for the next few hours, ensuring all hotspots are fully extinguished before returning to quarters and preparing for the next emergency. This incident highlights the effectiveness of our Hollister Air Attack Base, whose close proximity to all of San Benito County plays a vital role in rapid response and successful initial attack efforts. #CALFIRE #SanBenitoCounty #HollisterAirAttack #HollisterFireDepartm