Update: Kearney Fire burns 41 acres in Nevada County since July 14

Published Jul 18, 2026 #Kearney fire

Updated: 6:50 a.m. July 18

First discovered: 4 days ago, 4 p.m. July 14

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Kearney

Kearney Fire initially started 4 p.m. July 14 in Nevada County, California.

After being active for four days, it has burned 41 acres of private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center