Update: Happy Fire burns 20 acres in El Dorado County
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Updated: 3:16 p.m. June 30
First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 2:40 p.m. June 30
Initial location: Mt. Aukum Road, Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.
Fire unit: Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Happy Fire
Happy Fire initially started today at 2:40 p.m. on Mt. Aukum Road, Placerville in El Dorado County, California.
It has burned 20 acres after being active for less than an hour. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire.
Evacuation information from Cal Fire
Evacuation Orders
Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Orders issued for the following zones:
Evacuation Warnings
Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
Evacuation Warnings issued for the following zones:
Source: Cal Fire
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This story was originally published June 30, 2026 at 2:35 PM.