Breaking: Clydesdale Fire reported in El Dorado County on May 16

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First discovered: 2:47 a.m. May 16

Initial location: El Dorado County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Clydesdale

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:47 a.m. at in El Dorado County, California.

Clydesdale Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, 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

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This story was originally published May 16, 2026 at 3:35 AM.