Breaking: Cherokee Fire reported in Amador County on March 20

Published Mar 21, 2026 #Cherokee fire

First discovered: 7 p.m. March 20

Initial location: Amador County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Cherokee

A new wildfire was reported today at 7 p.m. at in Amador County, California.

Cherokee Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center