Breaking: Newman Fire reported in Sierra County on June 19

Published Jun 19, 2026 #Newman fire

First discovered: 6:04 a.m. June 19

Initial location: Sierra County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Newman

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:04 a.m. at in Sierra County, California.

Newman Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center