Breaking: Driver Fire reported in Calaveras County on Aug. 18

Published Aug 18, 2025 #Driver fire

First discovered: 11:34 a.m. Aug. 18

Initial location: Calaveras County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Driver

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:34 a.m. in Calaveras County, California.

Driver 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