Update: Kirby Fire in Marin County - May 19 status

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Updated: 9:41 a.m. May 19

First discovered: 13 hours ago, 8 p.m. May 18

Initial location: Marin County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Kirby

Kirby Fire initially started 8 p.m. May 18 at in Marin County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the National Park Service for 13 hours. Currently, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 6:30 AM.