Breaking: Defender Fire reported in Amador County on Feb. 5

Published Feb 5, 2026 #Defender fire

First discovered: 11:17 a.m. Feb. 5

Initial location: Amador County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Defender

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:17 a.m. at in Amador County, California.

Defender Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center