Breaking: Gopher Fire reported in Nevada County on April 30

Published Apr 30, 2026 #Gopher fire

First discovered: 11:53 a.m. April 30

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Gopher

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:53 a.m. in in Nevada County, California.

Gopher Fire has burned one acre of private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center