Breaking: Lower Fire reported in Trinity County on July 21

Published Jul 23, 2026 #Sunflower fire

First discovered: 31 hours ago, 10:43 a.m. July 21

Initial location: Trinity County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lower

A new wildfire was reported 10:43 a.m. July 21 at in Trinity County, California.

Lower Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for 31 hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center