A fire was reported in Placer County. No containment percentage or determined cause had been released as of Sunday evening.
The Auburn State Recreation Area covers the North and Middle Forks of the American River, according to California State Parks. The area is administered under a Managing Partnership Agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation.
A Canyon With a History of Fire Trouble
Federal agencies have been working to get ahead of that risk. The Bureau of Reclamation and the Bureau of Land Management have partnered to reduce wildland fire risk across the Auburn State Recreation Area in Placer and El Dorado counties, according to the Sierra Booster.
Placer County's Broader Wildfire Vulnerability
The Mineral Fire lands in a county facing a $1.6 billion wildfire-resilience challenge, according to Vibrant Planet.
No containment status or cause has been determined for the fire as of Sunday evening, and the blaze had burned no reported acreage. Hoodline will update this story as more information becomes available.
