Updated: 1:56 p.m. Feb. 7

First discovered: 5 hours ago, 8:34 a.m. Feb. 7

Initial location: Tuolumne County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire, Type 5

Fire name: Drew

Drew Fire initially started today at 8:34 a.m. at in Tuolumne County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for five hours. Although this wildfire is believed to be human-caused, there is no information available on the exact event that set it off. At this time, there are no details on the containment of the fire.

Historic data

In 2024, California witnessed 8,011 fires caused by humans, as reported by NIFC, which burned 990,939 acres of wildland.

NIFC Fire Complexity Analysis

This wildfire is considered to be a Type 5 incident, which is the least complex. What it means:

• Resources required are local and typically vary from two to six firefighters.

• The incident is generally contained within within a few hours after resources arrive on scene.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center