Update: Sunset Fire burns 0.7 acres in Mariposa County

Published Apr 5, 2026 #Sunset fire

Updated: 5:02 p.m. April 4

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 2:47 p.m. April 4

Initial location: Mariposa County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sunset

Sunset Fire initially started today at 2:47 p.m. at in Mariposa County, California.

It has burned 0.7 acres of private land after being active for two hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center