Update: Boulder Fire burns 0.6 acres in Alpine County since Aug. 26

Published Aug 28, 2025 #Assist/bdc/boulder fire

Updated: 1:50 p.m. Aug. 28

First discovered: 48 hours ago, 1:11 p.m. Aug. 26

Initial location: Alpine County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Boulder

Boulder Fire initially started 1:11 p.m. Aug. 26 in Alpine County, California.

It has burned 0.6 acres of federal land managed by the United States Forest Service after being active for 48 hours. It is believed that the fire was naturally caused. At this time, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center