Breaking: Highway Fire reported in Nevada County on July 31

Published Jul 31, 2026 #Highway fire

First discovered: 1:33 p.m. July 31

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Highway

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:33 p.m. in in Nevada County, California.

Highway 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