Breaking: Wilson Fire reported in Shasta County on May 8

Published May 9, 2026 #Bdu/wilson fire

First discovered: 3:30 p.m. May 8

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Wilson

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:30 p.m. at in Shasta County, California.

Wilson Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center