Breaking: Lincoln Fire reported in Placer County on April 20

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First discovered: 12:10 p.m. April 20

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lincoln

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:10 p.m. in in Placer County, California.

Lincoln Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 20, 2026 at 12:40 PM.