Breaking: Crest Fire reported in Nevada County on July 22

Published Jul 23, 2026 #Hillcrest fire

First discovered: 5 hours ago, 9:18 a.m. July 22

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Crest

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:18 a.m. in in Nevada County, California.

Crest Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for five hours. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center