Breaking: Mystic Fire reported in Nevada County on Feb. 23

Published Feb 23, 2026 #Mystic fire

First discovered: 1:46 a.m. Feb. 23

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mystic

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:46 a.m. in in Nevada County, California.

Mystic Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center