Breaking: Donner Fire reported in Placer County on May 17

Published May 18, 2026 #Donner fire

First discovered: 10:27 p.m. May 17

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Donner

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:27 p.m. at in Placer County, California.

Donner 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