Breaking: Patent Fire reported in Placer County on May 9

Published May 10, 2025 #Patent fire

First discovered: 8:49 p.m. May 9

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Patent

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:49 p.m. in Placer County.

Patent Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center