Breaking: Moonshine Fire reported in El Dorado County on June 16

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First discovered: 4:42 p.m. June 16

Initial location: El Dorado County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Moonshine

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:42 p.m. at in El Dorado County, California.

Moonshine 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 is still undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published June 16, 2026 at 11:39 PM.