Breaking: Freedom Fire reported in Plumas County on April 18

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First discovered: 9:05 a.m. April 18

Initial location: Plumas County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Freedom

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:05 a.m. in in Plumas County, California.

Freedom Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 18, 2026 at 10:36 AM.