Breaking: Maidu Fire reported in Nevada County on June 18

Published Jun 19, 2026 #Maidu fire

First discovered: 1:25 p.m. June 18

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Maidu

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:25 p.m. at in Nevada County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center