Breaking: Bell Fire reported in Amador County on May 9

Published May 9, 2026 #Bell fire

First discovered: 12:34 p.m. May 9

Initial location: Amador County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bell

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:34 p.m. at in Amador County, California.

Bell Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center