Breaking: Human activity sparks Sherwin Fire in Mono County on March 22

Published Mar 23, 2026 #Sherwin fire

First discovered: 3:32 p.m. March 22

Initial location: Mono County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sherwin

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:32 p.m. at in Mono County, California.

Sherwin Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. The cause of this fire is attributed to human activity, but the specific action that triggered it has yet to be identified. Currently, there are no details on the containment of the fire.

Historic data

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center