Update: Trail Fire in Nevada County - May 26 status

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Updated: 11:58 a.m. May 26

First discovered: 3 days ago, 9:43 p.m. May 23

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Trail

Trail Fire initially started 9:43 p.m. May 23 in in Nevada County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for three days. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 26, 2026 at 12:30 PM.