The Palmer Fire was a wildfire in Beaumont, California in the United States. The fire was reported on September 2, 2017, and was 100% contained by September 6 at 11:53 AM. The cause of the fire was fireworks. The Palmer Fire burned a total of 3,874 acres (16 km²).

The Palmer Fire was reported on September 2, 2017, at 1:33 PM, in Beaumont, California near San Timoteo Canyon Road and Fisherman's Retreat. Upon arrival, the fire was burning 50 acres (0 km²). Approximately one hour later, the fire was burning 500 acres (2 km²) and at 3:30 pm evacuation orders were in place for Oak Canyon Road between San Timoteo Canyon Road and Interstate 10. By the end of the day, the fire had 3,200 acres (13 km²) and was 10% contained. Redlands Boulevard, south of San Timoteo Canyon Road, was closed and evacuation centers were opened in Redlands and Yucaipa.^[1] Approximately 450 people were evacuated from their homes.^[2]

By morning on September 3, the fire had spread 3,300 acres (13 km²) and was 15% contained and evacuations were removed. By the end of the day, 3,800 acres (15 km²) were burning and 35% was contained. On September 6, the fire was 100% contained, after burning 3,874 acres (16 km²). The cause of the fire was fireworks.^[1] 300 fire personnel fought the fire.^[2]

• 2017 California wildfires