Breaking: Scott Fire reported in Sacramento County on May 8

Published May 8, 2026 #Scott fire

First discovered: 11:36 a.m. May 8

Initial location: Sacramento County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Scott

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:36 a.m. at in Sacramento County, California.

Scott Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center