Breaking: Smith Fire reported in El Dorado County on May 20

Published May 20, 2025 #Smith fire

First discovered: 11:22 a.m. May 20

Initial location: El Dorado County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Smith

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:22 a.m. in El Dorado County.

Smith Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center