Breaking: R-5 Fire reported in Lassen County on Aug. 1

Published Aug 1, 2025 #R-5 fire

First discovered: 2:28 p.m. Aug. 1

Initial location: Lassen County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: R-5

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:28 p.m. in Lassen County, California.

R-5 Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center