Breaking: Watson Fire reported in Placer County on June 8

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First discovered: 2 hours ago, 8:31 a.m. June 8

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Watson

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:31 a.m. at in Placer County, California.

Watson Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for two hours. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published June 8, 2026 at 10:56 AM.