Breaking: Providence Fire reported in Nevada County on July 18

Published Jul 19, 2026 #Providence fire

First discovered: 3:23 p.m. July 18

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Providence

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:23 p.m. in in Nevada County, California.

Providence 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