Breaking: Heather Fire reported in Placer County on Feb. 1

Published Feb 2, 2026 #Heather fire

First discovered: 3:16 p.m. Feb. 1

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Heather

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:16 p.m. at in Placer County, California.

Heather Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center