Update: Railbridge Fire burns 2.6 acres in Butte County since May 15

Published May 16, 2026 #Railbridge fire

Updated: 12:33 a.m. May 16

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 9:53 p.m. May 15

Initial location: Butte County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Railbridge

Railbridge Fire initially started 9:53 p.m. May 15 in in Butte County, California.

After being active for two hours, it has burned 2.6 acres of private land, an increase of three acres since the last update. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center