Breaking: Hill Fire reported in Placer County on Aug. 2

Published Aug 3, 2026 #Avohill fire

First discovered: 5:52 p.m. Aug. 2

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hill

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:52 p.m. at in Placer County, California.

Hill 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