Update: Ridge Fire burns 0.3 acres in Nevada County

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Updated: 5:31 p.m. May 18

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 3:13 p.m. May 18

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ridge

Ridge Fire initially started today at 3:13 p.m. in in Nevada County, California.

Since its discovery two hours ago, 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

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This story was originally published May 18, 2026 at 4:15 PM.