Breaking: LILAC Fire reported in Mariposa County on March 21

Published Mar 22, 2026 #Lilac fire

First discovered: 7:34 p.m. March 21

Initial location: Mariposa County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: LILAC

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:34 p.m. in in Mariposa County, California.

LILAC Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center