Breaking: Mckinstry Fire reported in Placer County on July 1

Published Jul 2, 2025 #Mckinstry fire

First discovered: 10 hours ago, 10:52 p.m. July 1

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mckinstry

A new wildfire was reported 10:52 p.m. July 1 in Placer County, California.

Mckinstry Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for 10 hours. 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