Update: Hawk Fire burns 40 acres in El Dorado County

Published Aug 11, 2026 #Blackhawk fire

Updated: 2:49 p.m. Aug. 10

First discovered: 1:44 p.m. Aug. 10

Initial location: El Dorado County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hawk

Hawk Fire initially started today at 1:44 p.m. in El Dorado County, California.

It has burned 40 acres of private land, an increase of 20 acres since the last update. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center