Breaking: Chief Fire reported in Placer County on Aug. 11

Published Aug 11, 2026 #Chief fire

First discovered: 12:06 p.m. Aug. 11

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Chief

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:06 p.m. in Placer County, California.

Chief Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center