Update: Wells Fire burns 0.3 acres in Nevada County

Published Jul 30, 2026 #Alameda wells fire

Updated: 5:52 p.m. July 29

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 5:11 p.m. July 29

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Wells

Wells Fire initially started today at 5:11 p.m. in Nevada County, California.

After being active for less than an hour, it has burned 0.3 acres of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center