Breaking: Mandarin Fire reported in Placer County on May 26

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First discovered: 11:23 a.m. May 26

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mandarin

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:23 a.m. at in Placer County, California.

Mandarin Fire has burned one acre of private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 26, 2026 at 12:38 PM.