Breaking: Riper Fire reported in Placer County on Aug. 11

Published Aug 12, 2026 #Riper fire

First discovered: 6:47 p.m. Aug. 11

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Riper

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:47 p.m. in Placer County, California.

Riper Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, 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