Breaking: Freedom Fire reported in Plumas County on April 18

Published Apr 18, 2026 #Freedom fire

First discovered: 9:05 a.m. April 18

Initial location: Plumas County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Freedom

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:05 a.m. at in Plumas County, California.

Freedom Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center