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Trinity County news for Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Public Safety · Trinity County

Van Duzen Fire Burning in Trinity County as of Oct. 18

The Van Duzen Fire began on Oct. 12 in Trinity County, California, burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. As of the Oct. 18 update, the fire has been active for six days with no information available on containment or cause. The incident is reported by the National Interagency Fire Center.

Source: The Modesto Bee Read the full story ↗

Public Safety · Trinity County

Prescribed Fire 'Hayfork Watershed' Started Oct. 19 at 9:09 a.m. in Trinity County

A prescribed burn named Hayfork Watershed was initiated at 9:09 a.m. on October 19, 2026, in Trinity County, California, on private land. Prescribed fires are controlled burns used as a wildfire prevention method to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. No information was available regarding the acreage burned or the size of the crew conducting the operation.

Source: Sacramento Bee Read the full story ↗