Breaking: Michigan Fire reported in Placer County on May 21

Published May 22, 2026 #Michigan fire

First discovered: 7 p.m. May 21

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Michigan

A new wildfire was reported today at 7 p.m. at in Placer County, California.

Michigan 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 has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center