"Although the fire is relatively small at 19 acres, it remains active and its cause is undetermined, warranting continued monitoring and potential resource deployment."
The MINERAL wildfire was discovered on September 20, 2026, near 39.0982°N, 120.8782°W in Placer County, California. As of the latest update on September 21, 2026, the fire has burned 19 acres and remains active, with no containment percentage reported. The cause is undetermined and no jurisdictional agency has been identified. Current fire behavior and weather conditions are not available, so the situation remains largely unknown beyond the reported acreage. The incident has not yet shown any containment progress or significant growth since its discovery.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Colfax. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed through local authorities, avoid the area if possible, and be prepared to evacuate if conditions change.
IRWIN ID: {0A113E6C-6203-4BFD-8823-D56A6851943A}
Discovered: Sep 20, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Coordinates: 39.0982, -120.8782
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The MINERAL Fire has burned 19 acres as of September 21, 2026.
The MINERAL Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The MINERAL Fire is burning in Placer, CA.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the MINERAL Fire remains active.
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