Breaking: Cole Fire reported in Nevada County on March 11

Published Mar 12, 2026 #Cole fire

First discovered: 6:06 p.m. March 11

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Cole

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:06 p.m. in in Nevada County, California.

Cole Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center