Breaking: Bethel Fire reported in Nevada County on Aug. 5

Published Aug 6, 2025 #Bethel fire

First discovered: 5:03 p.m. Aug. 5

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bethel

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:03 p.m. in Nevada County, California.

Bethel Fire has burned 0.3 acres of private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center