Breaking: Sierra Fire reported in Nevada County on March 28

Published Mar 28, 2026 #Bdu/sierra fire

First discovered: 2:27 a.m. March 28

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sierra

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:27 a.m. in in Nevada County, California.

Sierra Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center