Breaking: Petersen Fire reported in Amador County on May 28

Published May 29, 2025 #Petersen fire

First discovered: 3:47 p.m. May 28

Initial location: Amador County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Petersen

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:47 p.m. in Amador County.

Petersen Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center