Update: Winterwood Fire in Nevada County – May 21 status

Published May 21, 2025 #Winterwood fire

Updated: 1:58 p.m. May 21

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 1:31 p.m. May 21

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Winterwood

Winterwood Fire initially started today at 1:31 p.m. in Nevada County.

It has been burning on private land for less than an hour. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center