Breaking: Forebay Fire reported in El Dorado County on May 11

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First discovered: 9:28 p.m. May 11

Initial location: El Dorado County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Forebay

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:28 p.m. in in El Dorado County, California.

Forebay Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 11, 2026 at 9:49 PM.