Breaking: Eleanor Fire reported in Tuolumne County on May 18

Published May 18, 2026 #Eleanor fire

First discovered: 11:12 a.m. May 18

Initial location: Tuolumne County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Eleanor

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:12 a.m. in in Tuolumne County, California.

Eleanor Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the National Park Service. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center