Breaking: Mears Fire reported in Placer County on Aug. 1

Published Aug 2, 2025 #Mears fire

First discovered: 4:16 p.m. Aug. 1

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mears

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:16 p.m. in Placer County, California.

Mears Fire has been burning on 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