Breaking: Malcolm Fire reported in El Dorado County on March 19

Published Mar 20, 2026 #Malcolm fire

First discovered: 3:59 p.m. March 19

Initial location: El Dorado County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Malcolm

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:59 p.m. at in El Dorado County, California.

Malcolm Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center