Breaking: Briar Fire reported in Tuolumne County on May 14

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First discovered: 6:20 p.m. May 14

Initial location: Tuolumne County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Briar

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:20 p.m. in in Tuolumne County, California.

Briar Fire has been burning on private land. 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 14, 2026 at 7:45 PM.