Breaking: Wilcox Fire reported in Tehama County on May 5

Published May 5, 2026 #Wilcox fire

First discovered: 11:17 a.m. May 5

Initial location: Tehama County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Wilcox

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:17 a.m. in in Tehama County, California.

Wilcox Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center