Breaking: Lee Fire reported in Nevada County on June 29

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First discovered: 11:37 a.m. June 29

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lee

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:37 a.m. in in Nevada County, California.

Lee Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published June 29, 2026 at 12:12 PM.