Breaking: Richards Fire reported in Nevada County on Aug. 1

Published Aug 1, 2025 #Richards fire

First discovered: 12:06 p.m. Aug. 1

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Richards

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:06 p.m. in Nevada County, California.

Richards Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center