Breaking: Human activity sparks Bowerman Fire in Trinity County on May 8

Published May 8, 2025 #Bowerman fire

First discovered: 12:54 p.m. May 8

Initial location: Trinity County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bowerman

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:54 p.m. in Trinity County.

Bowerman Fire has been burning on private land. The fire is thought to be caused by human activity, yet the specific action responsible for it has yet to be identified. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire.

Historic data

NIFC statistics for 2024 show that 8,011 fires in California were caused by humans, resulting in 990,939 acres of wildland burned.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center