Breaking: Bonta Fire reported in Sierra County on July 7

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First discovered: 11:07 a.m. July 7

Initial location: Sierra County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bonta

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:07 a.m. at in Sierra County, California.

Bonta Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published July 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM.