Breaking: Kirby Fire reported in Marin County on May 18

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First discovered: 17 hours ago, 8 p.m. May 18

Initial location: Marin County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Kirby

A new wildfire was reported 8 p.m. May 18 on in Marin County, California.

Kirby Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the National Park Service for 17 hours. Currently, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 2:36 PM.