Breaking: Jones Fire reported in Nevada County on July 31

Published Aug 1, 2026 #Jones fire

First discovered: 6:19 p.m. July 31

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Jones

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:19 p.m. in in Nevada County, California.

Jones Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center