Updates on California wildfires.
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First discovered: 5:26 p.m. March 22
Initial location: Trinity County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Big
A new wildfire was reported today at 5:26 p.m. in in Trinity County, California.
Big Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. 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 March 22, 2026 at 6:21 PM.