Breaking: Fruitridge Fire reported in El Dorado County on Aug. 2

Published Aug 3, 2026 #Fruitridge fire

First discovered: 8:38 p.m. Aug. 2

Initial location: El Dorado County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Fruitridge

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:38 p.m. at in El Dorado County, California.

Fruitridge Fire has burned 0.2 acres of federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center