Breaking: Bonfire reported in Nevada County on May 9

Published May 10, 2026 #Bonfire

First discovered: 9:49 p.m. May 9

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bonfire

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:49 p.m. at in Nevada County, California.

Bonfire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. 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