Breaking: Paradise Fire reported in Nevada County on July 24

Published Jul 24, 2026 #Paradise fire

First discovered: 10:40 a.m. July 24

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Paradise

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:40 a.m. in in Nevada County, California.

Paradise 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