Breaking: Kirkwood Fire reported in Sacramento County on May 18

Published May 19, 2025 #Kirkwood fire

First discovered: 4:36 p.m. May 18

Initial location: Sacramento County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Kirkwood

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:36 p.m. in Sacramento County.

Kirkwood Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center