Update: Spanish Fire burns 0.5 acres in Placer County

Published May 16, 2026 #Spanish fire

Updated: 6:25 p.m. May 15

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 5:58 p.m. May 15

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Spanish

Spanish Fire initially started today at 5:58 p.m. at in Placer County, California.

After being active for less than an hour, it has burned 0.5 acres of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center