Breaking: Mcgee Fire reported in Shasta County on March 16

Published Mar 17, 2026 #Mcgee fire

First discovered: 5:14 p.m. March 16

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mcgee

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:14 p.m. in in Shasta County, California.

Mcgee 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 is still undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center