Breaking: Westside Fire reported in Sierra County on Aug. 23

Published Aug 24, 2025 #Westside fire

First discovered: 3:57 p.m. Aug. 23

Initial location: Sierra County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Westside

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:57 p.m. in Sierra County, California.

Westside Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center