Breaking: New wildfire reported in Nevada County on May 22

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First discovered: 12:40 p.m. May 22

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Castle Creek Dr / Sherritt Ln

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:40 p.m. in in Nevada County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 22, 2026 at 1:18 PM.