Breaking: Joplin Fire reported in Orange County on May 16

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First discovered: 11:25 p.m. May 16

Initial location: Orange County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Joplin

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:25 p.m. in in Orange County, California.

Joplin Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 16, 2026 at 11:52 PM.