Breaking: Pioneer Fire reported in El Dorado County on May 19

Published May 19, 2025 #Pioneer fire

First discovered: 12:35 p.m. May 19

Initial location: El Dorado County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Pioneer

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:35 p.m. in El Dorado County.

Pioneer Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center