"The TALBOT fire is notable for its rapid containment—reaching 100% within 20 days—despite initial growth and significant personnel deployment. The escalation in estimated cost reflects the resources required to secure the area."
The TALBOT wildfire, located in Placer County, California, was discovered on August 12, 2026, and was deactivated on August 17, 2026. The United States Forest Service (USFS) is the jurisdictional agency, and the cause remains undetermined. The fire grew from 132.8 acres on August 16 to 93 acres by August 20, then stabilized at 93 acres through September 1, with containment increasing from 55% to 87% and finally reaching 100% containment. Fire behavior remained minimal throughout the timeline, and personnel commitment decreased from 465 to 21 as containment progressed. The estimated cost rose from $3,131,144 to $5,029,402 as the fire was fully contained.
Official source description: 14 Miles SW from Truckee, CA
Minimal
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Tahoe City area. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is currently minimal in behavior and fully contained; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised for the surrounding area.
IRWIN ID: {3B03DF03-8CA9-44ED-A170-457213098A8E}
Discovered: Aug 12, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $5,029,402
Coordinates: 39.175, -120.3868
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The TALBOT Fire has burned 93 acres as of September 1, 2026.
Yes, the TALBOT Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The TALBOT Fire is burning in Placer, CA.
No, the TALBOT Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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