Breaking: New wildfire reported in Amador County on May 21

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First discovered: 12:38 p.m. May 21

Initial location: Amador County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Running Gold Rd Sutter_creek_unincorporated

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:38 p.m. at in Amador County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 21, 2026 at 1:08 PM.