Breaking: New wildfire reported in Butte County on May 15

Published May 15, 2026 #Meridian rd / kilkare ln fire

First discovered: 12:36 p.m. May 15

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Meridian Rd / Kilkare Ln

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:36 p.m. in 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