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First discovered: 3 hours ago, 8:51 p.m. July 26
Initial location: Evans Ranch Rd & Hwy 395, Hallelujah Junction Wildlife Area, Sierra County, Calif.
Fire unit: TBD
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Junction 2 Fire
A new wildfire was reported 8:51 p.m. July 26 at Evans Ranch Rd & Hwy 395, Hallelujah Junction Wildlife Area in Sierra County, California.
After being active for three hours, Junction 2 Fire has burned 270 acres. At this time, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.
Source: Cal Fire
United Robots Sacramento
This story was originally published July 27, 2026 at 12:42 AM.