Breaking: Morris Fire reported in Trinity County on May 27

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First discovered: 4:15 p.m. May 27

Initial location: Trinity County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire, Type 5

Fire name: Morris

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:15 p.m. in in Trinity County, California.

Morris Fire has burned 0.3 acres of federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. The cause of the fire is believed to be of natural origin. At this time, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

NIFC Fire Complexity Analysis

This wildfire is considered to be a Type 5 incident, which is the least complex. What it means:

• Resources required are local and typically vary from two to six firefighters.
• The incident is generally contained within within a few hours after resources arrive on scene.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 27, 2026 at 5:42 PM.