Breaking: Ruth Zenia Fire reported in Trinity County on April 19

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First discovered: 4:19 p.m. April 19

Initial location: Trinity County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ruth Zenia

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:19 p.m. at in Trinity County, California.

Ruth Zenia Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 19, 2026 at 5:15 PM.