Breaking: BLACK Fire reported in El Dorado County on May 19

Published May 20, 2025 #Black fire

First discovered: 4:08 p.m. May 19

Initial location: El Dorado County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: BLACK

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:08 p.m. in El Dorado County.

BLACK Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center