Breaking: Magnolia Fire reported in Nevada County on July 16

Published Jul 17, 2026 #Magnolia fire

First discovered: 7:40 p.m. July 16

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Magnolia

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:40 p.m. at in Nevada County, California.

Magnolia Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center