Breaking: Rainbow Fire reported in Placer County on Oct. 18

Published Oct 19, 2025 #Rainbow fire

First discovered: 6:20 p.m. Oct. 18

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Rainbow

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:20 p.m. in Placer County, California.

Rainbow 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