Air, ground resources fighting Trinity County fire
(Redding, CA May 7, 2026) — Forest Service firefighters are actively engaged in a new fire near Limedyke Mountain in Trinity County Thursday evening.
Firefighters are aggressively fighting the Limedyke Fire, in the South Fork of the Trinity River drainage between the Limedyke Mountain lookout and McClellan Place. Six smokejumpers have been deployed and are on the ground, hiking through rugged, steep terrain to reach the fire. Aerial resources are on the scene, actively making water drops on the fire. The Forest Service is employing a full-suppression strategy on this fire. Firefighters will be working through the night.
The fire, currently estimated to be 3 to 5 acres with a moderate rate of spread, is burning in timber, brush and snags. In addition to the resources now actively engaged, more aerial and ground-based resources are being ordered. CAL FIRE’s Kneeland Helitack is assisting in the response.
We’d like to remind the public to stay away from areas where firefighters are conducting operations, and to do their part in preventing new fires. Be sure you’re not dragging chains behind your vehicle and keep your tires properly inflated. Be sure to put out any campfires and never leave a campfire unattended.
