Breaking: Sage Fire reported in Calaveras County on July 13

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First discovered: 6:20 a.m. July 13

Initial location: Calaveras County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sage

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:20 a.m. at in Calaveras County, California.

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Sage Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

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Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published July 13, 2026 at 6:47 AM.