Update: Morris Fire burns 0.3 acres in Trinity County

Published May 28, 2026 #Morris fire

Updated: 6:14 p.m. May 27

First discovered: 4:15 p.m. May 27

Initial location: Trinity County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire, Type 5

Fire name: Morris

Morris Fire initially started today at 4:15 p.m. in in Trinity County, California.

It has burned 0.3 acres of private land. The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire.

NIFC Fire Complexity Analysis

This wildfire is considered to be a Type 5 incident, which is the least complex. What it means:

• Resources required are local and typically vary from two to six firefighters.

• The incident is generally contained within within a few hours after resources arrive on scene.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center