Breaking: River Fire reported in Nevada County on May 21

Published May 21, 2025 #Assist/bdc/river fire

First discovered: 3:18 p.m. May 21

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: River

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:18 p.m. in Nevada County.

River 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