Breaking: J14a Fire reported in Placer County on May 3

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First discovered: 4 hours ago, 1:34 a.m. May 3

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: J14a

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:34 a.m. in in Placer County, California.

J14a Fire has been burning on private land for four hours. 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 May 3, 2026 at 6:44 AM.