Breaking: Hettenshaw Fire reported in Trinity County on April 22

Published Apr 23, 2026 #Hettenshaw fire

First discovered: 3:14 p.m. April 22

Initial location: Trinity County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hettenshaw

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:14 p.m. at in Trinity County, California.

Hettenshaw Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center