Update: Lake Fire in Nevada County - May 24 status

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Updated: 12:28 p.m. May 24

First discovered: 14 hours ago, 9:48 p.m. May 23

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lake

Lake Fire initially started 9:48 p.m. May 23 at in Nevada County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for 14 hours. 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 24, 2026 at 12:56 PM.