Breaking: Flat Fire reported in Trinity County on March 16

Published Mar 16, 2026 #Cherry flat fire

First discovered: 2:17 p.m. March 16

Initial location: Trinity County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Flat

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:17 p.m. in in Trinity County, California.

Flat 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