Breaking: Murphy Fire reported in Lake County on May 6

Published May 6, 2025 #Murphy fire

First discovered: 12:17 p.m. May 6

Initial location: Lake County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Murphy

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:17 p.m. in Lake County.

Murphy Fire has burned 0.5 acres of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center