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- Cal Fire officials were battling a wildfire near Placerville in El Dorado County.
- The wildfire had burned about 5 acres near the 2000 block of Holland Drive.
- Cal Fire requested additional resources and aircraft.
Firefighters halted forward progress Thursday on a small wildfire burning north of Placerville that had prompted mandatory orders to evacuate.
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The Holland Fire was holding at 5 acres on Thursday morning, and firefighters reported containment at 25% after stopping the flames from spreading around 9 p.m.
An evacuation warning remained in effect for several homes near the South Fork of the American River, affecting about 30 people, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office.
The fire was reported about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evening near the 2000 block of Holland Drive, Cal Fire’s Amador-El Dorado unit announced in social media posts. Aircraft and ground crews responded as the blaze spread to about 5 acres.
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About 6:30 p.m., the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation order in the areas along Holland Drive and Parleys Canyon Road. A temporary evacuation center was set up at the Placerville Library at 345 Fair Lane in Placerville.
The evacuation zone, which affected roughly 350 residents, was deemed safe to return around 9 p.m., according to data from the Sheriff’s Office.
Cal Fire officials said Thursday morning that crews would continue strengthening containment lines and mopping up hot spots. Residents were advised to use caution in the area and avoid stopping along roadways to watch firefighting operations.
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This story was originally published June 3, 2026 at 6:22 PM.