Breaking: Virginatown Fire reported in Placer County on June 9

Published Jun 9, 2026 #Virginatown fire

First discovered: 1:57 p.m. June 9

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Virginatown

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:57 p.m. in in Placer County, California.

Virginatown Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center