Breaking: Lake Fire reported in Sierra County on March 7

Published Mar 8, 2026 #2025 bdu lake fire

First discovered: 17 hours ago, 5:08 p.m. March 7

Initial location: Sierra County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lake

A new wildfire was reported 5:08 p.m. March 7 in in Sierra County, California.

Lake Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for 17 hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center