Breaking: New wildfire reported in Del Norte County on April 23

First discovered: 1:22 p.m. April 23

Initial location: Del Norte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Pelican Beach State Park Smith_river

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:22 p.m. in Del Norte County.

The wildfire has been burning on state land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center