Update: Nelson Fire in Plumas County – July 29 status

Published Jul 29, 2025 #Nelson fire

Updated: 3:11 p.m. July 29

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 12:17 p.m. July 29

Initial location: Plumas County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Nelson

Nelson Fire initially started today at 12:17 p.m. in Plumas County, California.

It has been burning on private land for two hours. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center