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Updated: 7:20 a.m. March 20
First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 6:41 a.m. March 20
Initial location: Amador County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Ione
Ione Fire initially started today at 6:41 a.m. in in Amador County, California.
It has been burning on private land for less than an hour. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Source: National Interagency Fire Center
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This story was originally published March 20, 2026 at 7:26 AM.