Breaking: Defender Fire reported in Amador County on May 23

Published May 24, 2026 #Defender fire

First discovered: 3:58 p.m. May 23

Initial location: Amador County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Defender

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:58 p.m. in in Amador County, California.

Defender Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center