Breaking: New wildfire reported in Nevada County on May 22

Published May 22, 2026 #Castle creek dr / sherritt ln fire

First discovered: 12:40 p.m. May 22

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Castle Creek Dr / Sherritt Ln

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:40 p.m. at in Nevada County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center