Breaking: Willow Fire reported in Sierra County on July 16

Published Jul 16, 2026 #Willow fire

First discovered: 11:17 a.m. July 16

Initial location: Sierra County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Willow

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:17 a.m. in in Sierra County, California.

Willow Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center