Breaking: Folger Fire reported in Alpine County on Sep. 3

Published Sep 5, 2025 #Folger fire

First discovered: 46 hours ago, 1:54 p.m. Sep. 3

Initial location: Alpine County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Folger

A new wildfire was reported 1:54 p.m. Sep. 3 in Alpine County, California.

Folger Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for 46 hours. The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center