Breaking: R-5 Fire reported in Lassen County on Aug. 24

Published Aug 25, 2025 #R-5 fire

First discovered: 4 hours ago, 2:26 p.m. Aug. 24

Initial location: Lassen County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: R-5

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:26 p.m. in Lassen County, California.

R-5 Fire has been burning on private land for four hours. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center