Breaking: Hill Fire reported in Sierra County on July 27

Published Jul 27, 2026 #Avohill fire

First discovered: 10:57 a.m. July 27

Initial location: Sierra County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hill

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:57 a.m. in in Sierra County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center