Breaking: Mooney Fire reported in Nevada County on April 17

Published Apr 17, 2026 #Mooney fire

First discovered: 12:56 p.m. April 17

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mooney

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:56 p.m. in in Nevada County, California.

Mooney Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center