Breaking: Lincoln Fire reported in Placer County on April 20

Published Apr 20, 2026 #Lincoln fire

First discovered: 12:10 p.m. April 20

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lincoln

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:10 p.m. in in Placer County, California.

Lincoln Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center