Breaking: New wildfire reported in Nevada County on May 21

Published May 21, 2025 #Rough and ready hwy nccfd87 fire

First discovered: 11:54 a.m. May 21

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Rough And Ready Hwy Nccfd87

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:54 a.m. in Nevada County.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center