Breaking: Donner Fire reported in Nevada County on May 23

Published May 23, 2026 #Donner fire

First discovered: 1:16 p.m. May 23

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Donner

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:16 p.m. in in Nevada County, California.

Donner Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center