Breaking: Squirrel Fire reported in Plumas County on March 24

Published Mar 24, 2026 #Squirrel fire

First discovered: 1:45 p.m. March 24

Initial location: Plumas County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Squirrel

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:45 p.m. in in Plumas County, California.

Squirrel Fire has burned one acre of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center