Update: Dennis Fire burns 15 acres in El Dorado County

Published Aug 12, 2026 #Dennis fire

Updated: 3:57 p.m. Aug. 11

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 3:38 p.m. Aug. 11

Initial location: Mormon Emigrant Trail and Light Canyon Road, southeast of Pollock Pines, El Dorado County, Calif.

Fire unit: El Dorado National Forest

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Dennis Fire

Dennis Fire initially started today at 3:38 p.m. — Mormon Emigrant Trail and Light Canyon Road, southeast of Pollock Pines in El Dorado County, California.

Since its discovery less than an hour ago, it has burned 15 acres, an increase of 15 acres since the last update. At this time, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire