Update: Milton Fire in Nevada County – Sep. 7 status

Published Sep 8, 2025 #Hamilton fire

Updated: 4:11 p.m. Sep. 7

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 2:03 p.m. Sep. 7

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Milton

Milton Fire initially started today at 2:03 p.m. in Nevada County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for two hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center