Breaking: Stampede Fire reported in Sierra County on June 29

Published Jun 29, 2026 #Stampede fire

First discovered: 3:28 p.m. June 29

Initial location: Sierra County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Stampede

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:28 p.m. at in Sierra County, California.

Stampede Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center