Breaking: Manzanita Fire reported in Butte County on May 11

Published May 12, 2026 #Manzanita fire

First discovered: 7:15 p.m. May 11

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Manzanita

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:15 p.m. at in Butte County, California.

Manzanita Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center