Incident Update Alta Fire

Date:
10/01/2026
Time:
7:17 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Alta Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-10-01
Incident Status
Active
Location
Interstate 80 in Alta, Placer County
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Placer
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
1
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities