Update: Smith Fire burns 12 acres in Yuba County

Published Aug 9, 2026 #Blacksmith fire

Updated: 1:25 p.m. Aug. 9

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 12:58 p.m. Aug. 9

Initial location: Smith Road and Road, Loma Rica, Yuba County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Smith Fire

Smith Fire initially started today at 12:58 p.m. on Smith Road and Road, Loma Rica in Yuba County, California.

After being active for less than an hour, it has burned 12 acres, an increase of ten acres since the last update. Currently, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire