Updated: 9:18 p.m. May 30

First discovered: 5 hours ago, 3:41 p.m. May 30

Initial location: Tuolumne County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire, Type 5

Fire name: Stony

Stony Fire initially started today at 3:41 p.m. in in Tuolumne County, California.

It has been burning on private land for five hours. This fire is thought to be sparked by human activity, but details about the precise event that ignited it are unavailable. At this time, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

Historic data

According to NIFC statistics for 2024, human-caused fires in California totaled 8,011, scorching 990,939 acres of wildland.

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