Update: Junction 2 Fire burns 270 acres in Sierra County since July 26

Published Aug 5, 2026 #Junction 2 fire

Updated: 3:38 p.m. Aug. 4

First discovered: 9 days ago, 8:51 p.m. July 26

Initial location: Evans Ranch Rd and Hwy 395, Hallelujah Junction Wildlife Area, Sierra County, Calif.

Fire unit: US Wildland Fire Service

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Junction 2 Fire

Junction 2 Fire initially started 8:51 p.m. July 26 at Evans Ranch Rd and Hwy 395, Hallelujah Junction Wildlife Area in Sierra County, California.

Since its discovery nine days ago, it has burned 270 acres. At present, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.

Source: Cal Fire