Breaking: Gold Fire reported in Shasta County on May 17

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First discovered: 3:47 p.m. May 17

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Gold

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:47 p.m. at in Shasta County, California.

Gold Fire has burned 0.3 acres of 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 17, 2026 at 4:36 PM.