Breaking: New wildfire reported in Placer County on Feb. 6

Published Feb 7, 2026 #Hwy 174 / miller dr fire

First discovered: 3:19 p.m. Feb. 6

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 174 / Miller Dr

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:19 p.m. at in Placer County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. 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