Breaking: Ridge Fire reported in Amador County on Jan. 24

Published Jan 25, 2026 #14-2 ridge fire

First discovered: 3:55 p.m. Jan. 24

Initial location: Amador County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ridge

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:55 p.m. in Amador County, California.

Ridge Fire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center