Breaking: Lower Fire reported in Sierra County on Aug. 24

Published Aug 25, 2025 #Sunflower fire

First discovered: 7:40 p.m. Aug. 24

Initial location: Sierra County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lower

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:40 p.m. in Sierra County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center