Breaking: Volcanoville Fire reported in El Dorado County on May 17

Published May 18, 2026 #Volcanoville fire

First discovered: 6:23 p.m. May 17

Initial location: El Dorado County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Volcanoville

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:23 p.m. in in El Dorado County, California.

Volcanoville 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