Breaking: Pentz Rd Pdse Fire reported in Butte County on Jan. 16

Published Jan 16, 2026 #Pentz rd pdse fire

First discovered: 11:06 a.m. Jan. 16

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Pentz Rd Pdse

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:06 a.m. in Butte County, California.

Pentz Rd Pdse Fire 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