Breaking: BLACK Fire reported in Placer County on May 19

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First discovered: 6:03 p.m. May 19

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: BLACK

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:03 p.m. at in Placer County, California.

BLACK Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 6:39 PM.