Breaking: Peters Fire reported in Calaveras County on April 18

Published Apr 19, 2026 #Peters fire

First discovered: 4:39 p.m. April 18

Initial location: Calaveras County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Peters

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:39 p.m. in in Calaveras County, California.

Peters Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, 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