Update: Pit Fire burns 0.3 acres in Shasta County

Published Sep 3, 2025 #Claypit fire

Updated: 9:53 p.m. Sep. 2

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 9:04 p.m. Sep. 2

Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Pit

Pit Fire initially started today at 9:04 p.m. in Shasta County, California.

It has burned 0.3 acres of private land after being active for less than an hour. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center