Breaking: New wildfire reported in Butte County on Aug. 8

Published Aug 9, 2025 #Humboldt rd butte_mdws fire

First discovered: 3:44 p.m. Aug. 8

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Humboldt Rd Butte_mdws

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:44 p.m. in Butte County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center